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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,…135 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…
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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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Adopt a hydrant
Promote residents to adopt their local fire hydrant and keep them clear of snow for quick access if they’re ever needed.
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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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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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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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Lower the height of speed bumps on Hanmer
The speedbumps on Hanmer are ridiculously high/steep. And I believe there are three sets of them.
Speedbumps in other parts of the city seem lower, or possibly they are longer, so that you don’t feel a giant jolt on the way down from the bump.1 voteTo confirm: The heights of the Hanmer Drive speed cushions were measured by the City's Linear Infrastructure group and were found to be constructed at similar heights to the other locations. A list of all locations and more information about traffic calming is available at http://www.barrie.ca/TrafficCalming
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Dog Waste Stations at Community Parks
Putting dog waste bags around community parks to pick up after their pets. City By-laws require that you 'stoop and scoop'. Have the bylaw displayed with fine amount along with a dog waste bag dispenser, a dog waste bin, and a sign. Of particular concern is the community park at Lally Terrance and Gateway Drive, Gateway Park. Dog owners are leaving dog waste on sidewalks and walkway paths in the park.
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Create an off-leash dog part in the unused portion of Holly park
South West Barrie does not have a dog park, and with the growing traffic, getting to the other dog parks takes 10-15 minutes. There is a portion of the Holly park that is currently green space and is almost always unused which would make a great spot for neighbourhood dog owners to congregate. Additionally, it would reduce the use of neighbourhood schools as off leash areas, reducing the chance of dog related incidents and possible messes. See the attached screenshot for location
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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 -
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.
4 votes
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