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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…
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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
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Request for Adjusted Waterfront Parking Enforcement on Sanford, Vespra, and Victoria Streets
To our wonderful City of Barrie and Members of Council,
On behalf of Namaste North, I am writing to request your consideration in adjusting the Waterfront Parking Permit enforcement on Sanford Street, Vespra Street, and Victoria Street.
For over 13 years, Namaste North has been proud to serve the Barrie community—not only as a yoga and fitness studio, but as an active partner in building a vibrant, healthy, and connected downtown. From supporting local charities like the Barrie Food Bank and Women’s Shelter, to helping organize and participate in events such as Barrie Yogafest, community choirs, and other city initiatives,…257 votesThank you for engaging with the City's suggestion forum! As the suggestion is addressed to members of council, please also refer to barrie.ca/CommunicatingWithCouncil for related information.
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allow ball python and boa snakes
change exotic animal by law to allow ball python and boas in to Barrie
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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…
117 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.
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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.
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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.17 votes -
Upgrade parks & add splash pads
For a city of this size it is very disappointing to see that there is only one splash pad available. (Downtown location is more of a fountain not splash pad). Even Orillia has more and better options! Locations like sunnidale park or strabane park both have plenty of room to accomodate even a small pad. The playgrounds at city parks could use some upgrades as well. I strongly recommend looking at other municipalities to see what is offered and ask that some upgrades are considered. As a long time resident I would love to see some of our tax dollars…
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Remove median at Mapleview and Dean
With the widening of Mapleview, they put in a median to block turning left on Dean rather than lights like at Mapleview and Madeline. The city claimed this was to stop speeding. This has been an annoyance ever since.
Dean is a no street parking street (another bad city decision)
Madeline is a street parking street.
Now, we have to turn on Madeline and dodge cars around bends and drive on side streets that are plowed less and have more kids playing etc. Why divert traffic to put kids at risk rather than have us use our own street? Now…
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Sam Cancilla Park Revitalization
Sam Cancilla Park, located on Dunlop Street East near Mulcaster Street in Barrie, is currently underutilized due to its uninviting and inaccessible state, with parts closed for safety reasons.
Despite its prime waterfront location, the park falls short of its potential. The City has approved and budgeted for decommissioning the old water reservoir beneath the park. Local residents propose revitalizing the park alongside this project to enhance Barrie’s waterfront. The plan includes improving pedestrian access from Dunlop Street and the north shore trail, creating an inviting public space with waterfront lookouts on Kempenfelt Bay, restoring a functional children’s play area,…
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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!
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Add a crosswalk on Burton/Yonge
A cross walk is needed.
Many people cross the very busy 4 lane section of Burton between Barrie Gate plaza and Allendale Market place, by the train tracks/Burger King.
Additionally, people notoriously speed through this section for some reason. I think a crosswalk would be beneficial for the many pedestrians that dangerously attempt to cross here.
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Community compost bins. Provide each area of town with the large black round compost bins. Reducing food waste.
Placing large black round compost bins in plenty of areas in barrie that residents can compost daily. Reducing food waste in landfills. The green bins are great but smell after time and can only be picked up weekly. Having a readily available compost area may reduce people just throwing out their food wastes.
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Let us widen driveway with asphalt
The by-law prevents a certain percentage on grass being covered by asphalt but it can be covered by expensive stones (so it's not about covering it). The issue is, young people can't afford to more out anymore due to high rent and housing costs, so they stay home longer. If they are starting careers, they often need cars of their own as this is a commuter town. So everyone has a car and no where to park them. My kids, as an example, are now young adults and we can fit one car in the garage and 2 on the…
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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)…
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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.
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build a public sauna and hot tub facility
Barrie would benefit from offering pay-to-access spa, meaning a hot tub, steam room and sauna facility. The former YMCA had two programs for men and women, offering access to these amenities. It has been four years in Barrie with no sauna, steam room or spa hot tub. These are great for attracting visitors to our city, and offer relaxation at the end of a busy day. A fee for use would bring in money.
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Crosswalk and stoplight at Harvey/Thrushwood intersection
The intersection of Harvey and Thrushwood is an intersection between a main road and one of two exist to the nearby residential neighbourhood. In addition, the following places are right by the intersection:
Trillium Woods Elementary School
Trillium Woods Daycare Centre
A residential neighbourhood
Discovery Daycare Centre
A new multi resident family condo developments (right down the road at the Harvey/Veterans intersection, less than 200m away)
A different new multi resident family condo development (Harvey/Thrush is 3 way intersection, the 4th side of intersection is where condo will be built)
4 bus stations within a 5 minute walk
Veteran Woods…
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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 George3 votes
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