MAKE A SUGGESTION
We want to hear from you.
We’re sure that Barrie residents have many great ideas for their City. This is the best place to express and share those ideas with your community. Let’s get the conversations started!
| HOW IT WORKS: | |
| Step 1 | Enter your idea below and check to see if your suggestion has already been made; if it has, give it your vote and/or comment. |
| Step 2 | If your suggestion has not already been added to this forum, post it! |
| Step 3 | Once a suggestion reaches 500 votes, it will be noted as Under Review. |
31 results found
-
Bring back hangtags for resident parking
The elimination of the hangtags for resident parking using HotSpot has been fiasco. This decision was taken at a time where residents were not paying attention to local politics and should be completely repealed.
The biggest issue with the usage of HotSpot service is privacy. The handoff of our private data to an OFFSHORE company, in this case Arcadis, a Netherland business, represents a real threat to residents privacy. The city of Barrie claims that there is no risk to our data being misuse. The city of Barrie simply cannot be sure that the information of our green slip (ownership)…
4 votes -
Highway 400 Widening & High Mast Lighting
Dear City of Barrie Officials,
Highway 400 is a critical route for Barrie residents, yet increasing congestion and the lack of high mast lighting pose serious safety risks. As the city grows, these issues must be addressed urgently.
I urge the City of Barrie to push the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) for highway 400 expansion and proper high mats lighting. These improvements will enhance safety, reduce traffic, and support economic growth.
Sincerely,
Joel George4 votes -
City of Barrie should fallow the city of Toronto and the city of Vaughan for reducing speed limits on residential area
The city of Toronto and the city of Vaughan have reduced their speed in the residential areas by 10 klm , this included their city bus routes down. And markers our put down on the asphalt with the word Slow Down and the speed.
8 votes -
Establish a Barrie Transit Advisory Committee
Barrie Riders urges Barrie City Council to establish a Barrie Transit Advisory Committee (BTAC) to enhance community engagement and improve our transit services. Currently, Barrie stands out as one of the few larger municipalities in Ontario without a dedicated advisory committee for its transit system, despite having an Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee. Especially given the recent concerns regarding the New Transit Network and more specifically, Transit On-Demand, riders must be at the table informing Council on Barrie’s transit system.
At least 16 Ontario municipalities, including Toronto, Guelph, Windsor, Peterborough, and Orillia, have successfully implemented transit advisory committees. These…
380 votes -
Windrow snow clearing
Provide clearing of windrow snow from the end of the driveways. Other cities such as Vaughan, toronto, and mississauga provide this to all residents.
If it is a budgetary concern, then only provide this service for senior residents. The elderly should not be clearing the heavy, icy snow left over by the snow plows
543 votes -
Re-instate flashing lights during reduced speed hours
With the new speed enforcement cameras being installed, the lights warning when the reduced speed hours are active have been covered in black plastic.
As a former police officer, if I was to do this while conducting speed enforcement, this would constitute police trickery which would result in the case being tossed immediately.
Expecting someone to read a sign when entering a school zone only causes drivers to become distracted by trying to read the hours on the scene and not pay attention to pedestrians walking in the area.
Therefore I am requesting it to be mandatory that in areas…
118 votesThank you for participating in the City of Barrie's Suggestion Forum.
The sign indicating how the speed limit can differ depending on the time of year, the day, and time of day—related to times when children are travelling to and from schools—temporarily replaces the flashing lights to warn of a 40 km/h zone, which must be covered when cameras are active. The Government of Ontario doesn't permit speed limits that vary and flashing lights to be posted at the same time. A static speed limit sign allows a provincial offences officer to be 100% confident that the accurate speed limit was posted to advise drivers of the maximum speed, which helps ensure that the ASE regulation under the Highway Traffic Act (Regulation 398/19 Sec 3.1.6) can be fully met and that tickets can be issued.
-
Preserve our Allandale Train Station and Turn it into a Heritage Museum that includes honoring the indigenous roots
It would be amazing to see the Allandale Train Station turned into a heritage museum that features past photos of our city and how much it has evolved over the years along with a museum dedicated to and honoring the indigenous roots of our community.
The station can also have a cafe, souvenir shop, and room designated for guest speaking events, crafts and workshops. Profits from the souvenir shop can go towards the heritage society or downtown BIA to help us continue to preserve any historical landmarks petitioned to be saved.24 votes -
Build an outdoor pool so citizens of all ages can cool off
Beaches are way too overcrowded in the summer months. The current population and the tourist population has become so vast that it is impossible to find parking or beach area to sit. Due to the risks involved in contracting COVID, many residents prefer to be outside instead of using indoor pools. The recreation centre's also limit the use of public swim times that are available to residents.
23 votes -
RE: Homeless population. Tabs need to be kept on OW and ODSP workers
OW and ODSP are in the habit of "accidently" cutting people off their benefits causing them to become homeless. They assume no responsibility and actually have recipients sign that they assume responsibility for the workers actions or "errors". Many have been forced out on the streets due to the abuse of authority from these two offices. Our current MPP does nothing when contacted!
6 votes -
Expand On-Street Parking - Franks Way
I am a new homeowner here in Barrie, I now live on a relatively new street Franks Way just off of Burton in the South End. Between the stretch of 16 houses there is a small permitted area for on-street parking of 5 vehicles. Over the span of the several months living here this small area is CONSTANTLY full resulting in residents of this street and their guests parking in the "No Parking Area". Multiple neighbours have been issued tickets simply because their driveway is full and so is the very tiny area designated on the street itself.
This designated…
1 voteYour concern, including screenshot, has reached Traffic staff for review. To follow up on any updates regarding this review, please contact Service Barrie at 705-726-4242 or ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca and reference service request #86806.
-
Signs for hidden driveway at corner of st vincent and cundles rd e. Complete stop on right hand turn
Drivers do not stop before making a right hand turn , also blocking driveway.Very dangerous for pedestrions. Standing waiting to cross .also cars from exiting or
Entering driveway.1 voteDetails of your concern have reached Service Barrie and Operations staff will investigate. Should you wish to follow up on this, please contact Service Barrie at ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca or 705-726-4242 and reference service request #85193.
For information about Service Barrie please visit www.barrie.ca/contact
- Don't see your idea?