I would love to spend more time enjoying Barrie's waterfront, but it seems like every single weekend in the spring/summer/fall there is a big walk-a-thon taking place there and parking is impossible. And it's hard to know when there is a big thing happening, until you've packed up the car and arrived there, only to have to turn around and go home.

Did you know that domestic cats must be on a leash in Barrie? They aren’t allowed to roam especially into your neighbours yard. Your neighbour can have your cat removed at the owners expense. The bylaw should be updated.
Cats are cats. Keeping a leash on a cat is an odd concept at best. Seems very odd.

1) Something people value in order to keep connected with each other and the city/city businesses
2) Great for businesses. Many other city's downtown business groups have supported such an idea
3) Data collection - where, when and how people park/shop/eat/drink/play etc
4) Digital marketing options

1) There are a lot of people who live close to little/fairview which is quite far drive/bus to a grocery store.
2) There is an opportunity to attract tourist business between these areas... many hotels on both sides and of the Mandarin is extremely popular.
3) The new overpass south of here will not benefit pedestrians. Fairview, south of Little is not and will not be pedestrian friendly.
4) The Essa rd interchange will be under construction and is still tricky for pedestrians/drivers.

The intersection is increasingly busy going in all directions, and as the neighbourhood is large and people are often out walking, on bikes, etc., allowing cars to speed through the intersection on Madelaine (at 50 km/hour, if people are going the speed limit, which is rare) without stopping is incredibly dangerous. A four-way stop would limit the chances of an accident with pedestrians or other drivers.

These features should no longer be an eye sore within the community, but rather a feature that promotes public engagement with the natural environment. Although the primary function of a stormwater pond is to facilitate stormwater control in an urban center, it can also serve as a natural feature providing wetland function for our local wildlife. Remove the fencing to grant people and wildlife the opportunity to enjoy the value stormwater ponds have to offer.

Children have been picking wildflowers in this area, including the Poison Hemlock, which can lead to serious medical issues. It is growing abundantly adjacent to the park and along the roadside of ******* Drive.

We need crossing guards throughout the City of Barrie.
It is unbelievable that a city like our does not already have this in place. All crossings that are frequently used by elementary school children should have crossing guards in the morning , during lunch and after school. It is also suggested that this be a paid position primarily taken by seniors.

Hi! I suggest the City help facilitate a new organization, "Men's Shed Association Canada".
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Men’s Sheds are modern, shared versions of the home workshops that have long been part of the Canadian way of life. The Canadian Men’s Sheds Association is a peer-run group that aims to build relationships between Canadian sheds, help new ones get started, and raise awareness about the friendly, inclusive, and creative spaces that sheds can offer. Want to learn more?
http://menssheds.ca

Thanks Marion

Not a huge problem. But nonetheless a problem. When people are When catching fish sometimes people are releasing them in the area that the City fills up during Summer Season. This kills the fish slowly. So should staff and security around there talk kindly to those fishing along downtown Barrie. I relocated 2 fish one day. It does not happen often. But its a small problem. Not a large one. Or should we no longer fill up that area.

Allow seniors residing in the City of Barrie to ride city transportation free of charge.

Cities in Europe are experimenting with free transit. They are finding a 125% increase in ridership and minimal tax increases. I think free transit would make Barrie a leading community. And it would be money well spent. Especially when you factor in the cost of installing presto and enforcing fares.

Watch the NBA playoffs at Park Place - Jurassic Park place, Barrie! Would be great for he community as well as the vendors in the plaza!

Change the Slogan from “Well Played” to “Gateway to the North” - change well played!

It seems that everyone wants to have a Parade or a reason to celebrate some type of cause or culture..it would be nice to see your city's Seniors have a day to recognize them..
They have made your city great and have more than paid their way..it would be nice to see something being done for those that most seem to forget they exist