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Traffic Study – Tim Sale Drive and Kirkbridge Drive
With the opening of Ecole South Pointe School, traffic patterns were changing. School catchments for Ecole South Pointe School extend into Richmond West and children must cross Tim Sale Drive (formerly Waverley Road) to reach South Pointe School. With the growth of...

2018 Spring Clean Up and Reporting Damage from Snow Removal
The City has started its annual spring clean up! Streets are being washed and swept, boulevards are being brushed to remove sand, and parks and greenspaces are being cleaned! See the Spring Clean on the City of Winnipeg website for a complete overview on the Spring...

Evolving Traffic Patterns & Traffic Studies in Waverley West
As more and more people move into the neighbourhood of Waverley West, traffic increases and patterns develop and change. This increased volume in traffic has an impact on the new community and the surrounding communities. Over the duration of my term, I’ve made...

$2.8M Construction – Pembina Highway Northbound from Ducharme to Cloutier Drive
Pembina Highway Northbound has been approved by the City of Winnipeg for construction this summer. It is anticipated that construction will begin in May 2018 and weather permitting, be completed by the middle of July 2018. This is the largest road project occurring in...

2018 Road Construction in South Winnipeg- St Norbert Ward
Evaluating Winnipeg’s Streets for Repair Work Our City streets are evaluated by the Winnipeg Public Works Department using a street rating system as follows: New, Good, Fair and Poor: Typically, anything rated as Poor is automatically scheduled as a rehabilitation or...

Update on Review of Pembina Highway Speed Limit – South of La Salle Bridge
As background information, the segment of Pembina Highway which lies south of the La Salle River Bridge underwent a speed limit review in 2017. Winnipeg’s Public Service Report on Speed Limits on Pembina Highway South of the La Salle River Bridge is recommending to...

4-Way Stop Signs Approved for Aldgate & Paddington
Excellent news for most River Park South residents! All Way (4 way) stop signs have been approved for installation at Paddington and Aldgate. These signs should be installed within the next 6 weeks. This has been a long process to address traffic calming as well...

Power & Street Light Outages – Report to Manitoba Hydro
Frequently, Winnipeggers call their City Councillor's office to request assistance with burnt out street lights or power outages in their neighbourhoods. These matters are the responsibility of Manitoba Hydro, a provincial crown corporation, and should be reported...

Traffic Studies & Projects in River Park South
The topic of transportation is important to me. Prior to being elected, I spent 10 years on community engagement efforts and initiatives focused on improving Active Transportation infrastructure and enhancing safety through traffic calming measures. More recently, I...

Water Main Construction on Rue des Trappistes
Starting the week of September 18, 2017, the City of Winnipeg will begin a 4-week project to replace the aging water main on Rue Des Trappistes. The project area will extend from Rue du Monastere to 1165 Rue des Trappistes, with details provided in the 2-page notice...

Rue des Trappistes Construction
An exciting St. Norbert project is about to start! I'm pleased to share that prior to being elected as City Councillor in 2014, I worked to ensure sidewalk upgrades and a connection would be incorporated when the time came to renew the Rue des Trappistes culvert! ...

Traffic Lights Being Installed by École South Pointe School
I'm very pleased to have worked with residents, École South Pointe School and the City of Winnipeg to enable the installation of traffic control signals (traffic lights) at the intersection of Waverley Street and Tim Sale Drive/John Angus Drive. Approval for this...

Notice of Sewer Work in South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Ward
Over the next 4-6 weeks, extensive sewer work will be occurring in the South Winnipeg–St. Norbert ward. Residents and business owners will receive an information package explaining the process at least 24 hours before the work begins, recommending that you take some...

Traffic Calming Pilot Project Updates
I am working with the City's Public Works Traffic Engineering Department on a series of traffic calming pilot projects in several neighbourhoods of the South Winnipeg- St. Norbert Ward. My office receives countless phone calls and E-Mails on a regular basis requesting...

Construction Under Way for Southwest Rapid Transitway
Planning and construction for the Southwest Rapid Transitway are well under way. When Stage 2 of the project is complete and operational in 2020, the Southwest Rapid Transit Corridor will link Winnipeg’s downtown to Winnipeg’s southwest neighbourhoods, including the...

May 19-23 Closure of Pembina Highway between Jubilee and Stafford
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Over the Victoria Day long weekend in May, there will be a complete closure of northbound and southbound Pembina Highway between Jubilee Avenue and Stafford Street, as follows: The roadway will be completely closed to vehicular traffic starting at...

Parking Violations in School Zones and Fire Lanes
Starting today, the Winnipeg Parking Authority will be using camera technology to register parking offenders. Please BE AWARE; PARK WITH CARE. For more information, see complete details on the Parking Program Thank you to Winnipeg Free Press for covering this very...

New Bishop Grandin Bridge Over Pembina Highway – Public Input
Community Feedback Collected at Public Workshop Resulting from the May 11th Public Workshop, the Bishop Grandin Walk Bike Bridge over Pembina Highway SUMMARY is now available for your review. Addition information on the project can be seen on the Public Works website:...

ROAD SAFETY: Cycling Routes during Road Construction & Enforcement of Temporary Traffic Controls
Road Safety for construction workers and road users is a top priority for the City of Winnipeg. In 2017, there will be over 160 road construction projects occurring. Manitoba Heavy Construction Association and the City of Winnipeg jointly promote safety awareness...

Illegal Parking/Stopping Around Schools, Fire Lanes and Designated Spaces
Today, I joined City Council colleagues, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedics, Access Advisory Committee and the Winnipeg Parking Authority to launch the “Be Aware. Park with Care” awareness campaign! The “Be Aware. Park with Care” campaign reminds drivers to follow parking...

Potholes and Road Repair Strategies
Requesting Repair of Potholes Potholes can be more than just a nuisance to drivers—they can sometimes cause damage to your vehicle. You can help keep our roads safe by reporting any potholes which are located on streets within the City of Winnipeg: Report potholes to...

2017 Road Construction in South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Ward
Prepare to experience a lot of construction on the south end of Pembina Highway this summer! Definitely some pain before the gain – BUT great news overall! Evaluating Winnipeg's Streets for Repair Work Our City streets are evaluated by the Winnipeg Public Works...

Developing Winnipeg’s Road Safety Strategy
Thank you to everyone who attended my January 30th forum on Road Safety/Vision Zero. It's clear that the topics which were briefly covered at the Forum are far reaching and complex. The Vision Zero approach to road safety utilizes 5 Es (Engineering, Education,...

Licensed to Drive – Canada Ranks at Bottom
Should re-testing drivers be a mandatory component of making our road safer? Do we do enough training to prepare drivers for Manitoba road conditions? This excellent article (see below) by Kelly Taylor was published in the Winnipeg Free Press in mid-summer and you...

You are Invited – Road Safety/Vision Zero Forum
Please join myself and a panel of experts to learn and participate in an informative discussion on Road Safety: Road collisions and the magnitude of this epidemic Current road safety developments in Canada and United States Canada’s Road Safety Vision, and Sweden’s...

Winnipeg Moving Forward on Road Safety Strategy
I'm extremely pleased my Motion to direct the Winnipeg Public Service to develop a Road Safety Strategy based on the principles of Vision Zero is moving forward! It's positive news that the Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works...

“Snow Route” Parking Ban Begins December 1 – Stay Informed
KEEPING YOU INFORMED There are multiple ways for residents and visitors to stay informed on winter parking bans: Sign-up for notifications: The City offers free email and Twitter notifications which advise subscribers when additional parking bans go into effect. To...

Update – Kilkenny Drive Speed Table Pilot Project
I was informed yesterday (November 14, 2016) that the asphalt contractor who was to install the speed table pilot project on Kilkenny Drive (between Kings Park and Patricia Avenue) would not be able to do so until spring, 2017. At this time of year, road contractors...

Update – Aldgate Speed Table Pilot Project
I want to thank the many residents who have provided feedback on the Aldgate Street pilot project. The City of Winnipeg's transportation engineers are overseeing both the installation and data collection related to this pilot project. To be clear, they are...

Waverley West Arterial Roads Project – Kenaston Blvd
I've received many inquiries on the Waverley West Arterial Roads Project. This update should clarify some inaccurate information that people are receiving. In fact, the Waverley West Arterial Roads project was NOT solely built for residents in the communities of...

“Speed Table” Pilot Project on Bridgeland Drive North
The Bridgwater communities are some of the newest residential subdivisions in the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert ward. It's a thriving area that is growing rapidly – homes are continuing to be built and new families are moving in. As the community grows, so does the...

Traffic Calming – Piloting Innovative Traffic Control Infrastructure
It’s very exciting to see $105M worth of road upgrades occurring in Winnipeg this year! Many of our roads are in need of repair, and are being rehabilitated, reconstructed and repaired. See a complete list of roadwork occurring in the South Winnipeg – St Norbert Ward....

Kilkenny Drive Speed Table Pilot Project
Kilkenny Drive is currently undergoing a rehabilitation, from south of Kings Park to Radcliffe Drive. The sidewalk along Kilkenny is also being extended from King’s Park to Radcliffe. These upgrades will improve driving and pedestrian conditions for the next 40+...

New “Speed Table” Pilot Project on Aldgate Road
River Park South is a thriving residential community that is growing rapidly – homes are continuing to be built and new families are moving in. Located in the south end of River Park South, Aldgate Road collects residential traffic and directs it to the regional...

Insight into Roadwork Construction
With a record amount of roadwork construction occurring in Winnipeg, I receive many enquiries from residents regarding project timelines, coordination, construction barriers, and more. My thanks to the Winnipeg Free Press for reporting on this story, and sharing some...

Council Unanimously Approves Increase in 2016 Road Construction
I’d like to thank members of the Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works for their diligent work towards capitalizing on positive market conditions to maximize value for taxpayer dollars in our road investments; the Public Works Department...

2016 Local Street Construction in South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Ward
In the City of Winnipeg's 2016 Capital Budget, a total of $53,625,000 was approved for Local Street Renewals, Alley Renewals, Thin Bituminous Overlays (TBO), and Granular Roadway Improvements. The City uses a ‘Pavement Condition Rating’ system to assist in determining...

Chancellor Matheson Road Closures May 26-29: Play On! Ball Hockey Tournament
Hockey Night in Canada's Play On! is Canada's street hockey tournament and outdoor hockey festival. Each event across the country involves closing over 1km of street, and involves the operation of 20 to 50 separate "street rinks" with games running on each rink at...

Construction on Pembina – De L’Eglise Avenue to Highway 100 Overpass
Starting the week of May 2nd, Winnipeg's Water and Waste Department will begin a 12-week project to replace the aging watermain on Pembina Highway, from De L'Eglise Avenue to the Highway 100 overpass. The Department has issued a notice to residents and businesses in...

Pembina Construction Project – Open House on April 21
The north segment of Pembina Highway, from Arbuthnot to Osborne, will undergo major construction in 2016/2017. This 2-year project is a massive undertaking which will affect many residents in the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Ward. I encourage you to attend the...

Update on Winnipeg Transit
These articles prepared by CBC News and Winnipeg Free Press provide a good update on new developments at Winnipeg Transit. Currently, Winnipeg Transit is still in the early stages of addressing the emissions challenges. It will be critical that we see positive...

Pothole Repairs in 2016
With signs of spring just around the corner, Winnipeggers are also encountering more potholes on our roadways due to an early freeze-thaw cycle this year. In response, the City of Winnipeg has approved $1.8 million in 2016 for pothole repairs (see Global News...

Waverley Underpass Project Is Proceeding
The construction of an underpass at Waverley and Taylor is the City’s top priority infrastructure project and will be proceeding as planned. This is an important project for South Winnipeg residents enabling downtown access. Funding arrangements with the Federal and...

New Traffic Lights on Pembina Highway
I’ve received many inquiries regarding the installation of new traffic lights on Pembina Highway, just south of Killarney/Kirkbridge. The request to install this controlled intersection between the two shopping malls on Pembina was made in June, 2014 by the applicant,...

New Traffic Calming “Raised Crosswalks” on Dalhousie at Ryerson School
New raised crosswalks have been installed on Dalhousie Drive, in front of Ryerson School. These crosswalks are NOT speed humps, but are somewhat similar in nature. They are wider and not as high, painted to be noticeable, and can accommodate Transit buses. The raised...

Night Construction on Bishop Grandin
Noise Alert! Residents may be hearing some noise from night time construction on Bishop Grandin Boulevard over the next two weeks. The contractor currently working on Bishop Grandin Boulevard (from Waverley to the Fort Garry Bridge) has tentatively scheduled night...

Karen Irvine Crescent, Kingsclear Drive and Tilstone Bay – Road Construction
Construction for underground services and road work will be taking place on Karen Irvine Crescent, Kingsclear Drive and Tilstone Bay this summer. This project will begin the week of July 20th, 2015 and weather permitting, be completed by September 30th, 2015. If you...

Chancellor Matheson Pathway Construction
On July 13, 2015, construction will begin on a multi-use pathway on Chancellor Matheson Road. The project will include excavation, placement of culverts, asphalt pavement, top soil and sod, as well as Transit platform upgrades. The construction will run...

John Forsyth Road – Sidewalk Renewal Project
Commencing the week of July 22, 2015, the City of Winnipeg Public Works Department will be renewing the sidewalk on John Forsyth Road (both sides), from Thornewood Avenue to Paddington Road. The project has an expected duration of three weeks, weather permitting. The...

Closure of Pembina Off-Ramp to Bishop Grandin
The southbound Pembina Highway off ramp which merges onto eastbound Bishop Grandin will be closed from Sat., July 11 at 6:00 a.m. until Mon., July 13, 2015 at 6:00 a.m. to accommodate paving work. Motorists are advised to allow for additional travel time or to use...

Grandmont Traffic Study
On June 23, 2015, I chaired a meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works. One of the many agenda items we discussed was the need to conduct a traffic study on Grandmont Boulevard and explore options with respect to traffic...

Aldgate/Dakota/Paddington – Traffic Study
On June 23, 2015, I chaired a meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works. One of the many agenda items we discussed was the need to conduct a traffic study on Aldgate Road/Dakota Street/Paddington Road to determine if a stop...

Speed Humps on Rue des Trappistes
Due to a series of events beyond my control, there has been some confusion regarding the speed humps located on Rue des Trappistes. Currently, the speed humps are in the process of being replaced and re-installed. The Manager of Transportation in the Public Works...

The concrete canvas – a look at how the City paints Winnipeg’s streets
The roads of Winnipeg take a beating every winter, from the layers of sand to the scrapping of snowplows. Then, when the snow melts away, an empty canvas is revealed, one where lane markings have been scrubbed clean. Figuring out where one lane ends and the next...
Pembina Highway Construction
Road construction on Pembina Highway is in high gear! Two crews are working on the lane rehabilitation and resurfacing from Southbound Bairdmore Boulevard North to Kirkbridge Drive, and from Northbound Killarney Avenue to Dalhousie Drive (see project details here)....

2015 Local Streets Scheduled for Renewals and Upgrades
The following local streets and alleys in the South Winnipeg – St. Norbert ward will be under construction in summer 2015. The City uses a ‘Pavement Condition Rating’ system to assist in determining which streets will be repaired. Two sections of streets are slated...

Pembina Highway – 2015 Road Construction
PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION NOTICE TO BUSINESS PERSONS AND RESIDENTS ON: Pembina Highway (Southbound) Street Rehabilitation and Bike Lane from Bairdmore Boulevard North Leg to Kirkbridge Drive Pembina Highway (Northbound) Street Resurfacing and Bike Lane from Killarney...
2015 Road Construction in South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Ward
In 2015, major road construction is occurring in the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert ward. I will be posting more information as I become aware of dates, anticipate time frames, etc. The following projects have been approved in the City 's 2015 Capital Budget:...
Notice of Upcoming Sewer Work
Notice to Residents and Businessess of: 15 to 39 Tunis Bay 2 to 98 Laval Drive 965 to 973 Chancellor Drive 59 to 110 Thatcher Drive 3 to 19 Lakeside Drive 57 to 65 Agassiz Drive Tamworth Bay from 63 Tamworth Bay to Silverstone Avenue 190 to 220 Lake Village Road 27 to...
City to spend record amount of $103 million on repairing roads
City to spend record amount of $103 million on repairing roads: An extensive road repair work campaign is about to be unleashed on Winnipeg. City council authorized the spending of $103 million to repair local and regional streets and alleys — a record amount for...

Full support for roadwork list
A slight wording change in a motion was enough to get unanimous support from council Wednesday for its ranking of road projects for federal and provincial funding. Councillors voted to put building an underpass at Waverley Street near Taylor Avenue as the leading...