Chedoke Radial Trail Bridge

The Chedoke Rail Trail has reopened with the completion of the new bridge at Chedoke Falls.  The new bridge is significantly larger than the previous bridge. It has a larger overall width and height in order to deal with structural issues related to the length of the span required. The new longer structure deals with the problem of an eroding escarpment water course as well as the local slope instability at a significantly lower cost and less impact to the trail and the users than traditional slope stabilization and creek realignment treatments.

Trail users should note that the trail does not receive winter maintenance so they should use it at their own risk.

Aberdeen/Kent Pedestrian Light

Staff advise that the new pedestrian light at Aberdeen and Kent (approved by Council in June 2011) will be installed in summer 2012.

Stanley Avenue Speed Humps between Queen and Locke

Questionnaires have been delivered to the residents of Stanley Avenue to determine their support for two speed humps between Queen Street and Locke Street.  This is being done to discourage drivers coming down the Queen Street Hill to cut through the neighbourhood.

No Left Turn on Stanley from Queen Street South

Staff will be installing a “No Left Turn” prohibition from Queen Street to Stanley Avenue during the morning rush hour in the spring.  This will be a pilot project.

Transportation Demand Management

Staff are planning to start a social marketing pilot project for Kirkendall, Durand and Mountain residents in the spring to work on encouraging motorists to consider alternative forms of transportation.  Transportation Demand Management (TDM) refers to a suite of projects and programs designed to encourage reduced use of private automobiles in favour of car-pooling, working at home options, and moving to using transit, walking and cycling. The project here is being done to try to reduce the amount of traffic using the Queen Street Hill, in part to mitigate any back-up on the Hill that may occur as a result of the left-hand turn prohibition at Stanley.

Pedestrian Friendly Changes to Fortinos Parking Lot on Dundurn

Brian and City Staff have been meeting with Fortinos/Loblaws to discuss making it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to access the Fortinos store on Dundurn.  They have committed to making some changes and have provided some drawings to the city. The proposal is currently being discussed at the Loblaws Board re funding needs. Thank you to the Kirkendall Traffic Committee and city staff for initiating these changes.

New HSR Bus on Dundurn Street

We are planning to hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed new Dundurn bus route and related options, tentatively at the end of February. The new service is scheduled to go into operation in September 2012. The additional transit funding was the result of several years work by Brian to free up Provincial Gas Tax funding for new bus service. Note that this funding will also improve B-Line service along Main and King Streets by adding more buses. 

Strathcona Transportation Management Plan

Staff are currently working on a Transportation Management Plan for the Strathcona neighbourhood.  Improving the Main and King/Dundurn intersections are part of the study, as are pedestrian improvements on Main Street, and other important linkages between the two neighbourhoods.  A public meeting is being planned (date to be determined). We’ll let you know once it is scheduled.

When: Thursday February 2nd 2012
Where: Free Way Cafe (FRWY) 333 King Street East, Hamilton
Time: Doors open 6.30pm- 10pm (film starts at 7pm)

http://greeningsacredspaceshamilton.blogspot.com/2012/01/nourishing-hamilton-food-faith-and-our.html

It was stressed that any incident of possible crime should be reported to the non emergency number 905-546-4952. For example, if your car has been entered and searched but nothing taken, report it. This helps police to establish patterns in the area. When you call, be as descriptive as possible describing why what you are seeing seems suspicious. Trespassing of any kind should be reported to Sgt Morton e.g. people coming onto your property searching for empty bottles.

There is a four pronged program currently addressing commercial crime in our neighbourhood: the BEAR unit (Break and Enter), plainclothes officers working with the BEAR unit, the regular beat officers and the ACTION team, including the mounted unit. There will be more nighttime surveillance particularly for business areas. There was recently a successful project called ‘Just Clause’ addressing theft from autos and the results will be available soon.

The objective of crime prevention is to make places tough targets. Therefore, people are advised to leave nothing in their cars including gps, cd’s, insurance etc. Sgt. Mahler also told of a free program by Crime Prevention that will send an officer to your home or business to advise on security issues, again focusing on making your buildings difficult to enter. There is a volunteer program called Operation Safeguard where Auxillary members of the police force will attend an area with a “break-in” problem and go door to door promoting free residential security audits. You may email our crime manager Sgt. Scott Moreton and provide as much detail as you can about the problem you are experiencing to make use of this service. Be sure to phone any incident to the non-emergency line as listed above or to the emergency line if appropriate.

We are happy to report that there was an arrest on Jan. 11^th in Kirkendall concerning the commercial entries. The investigation is ongoing and further charges are expected Thanks so much to the officers worked on this project.

Kirkendall residents and business representatives are encouraged to attend this meeting to learn what we can do as both individuals and a community to make our neighbourhood a safer place.  The meeting will include a presentation by Officer S. Mahler of the Hamilton Police Crime Prevention Unit, followed by a discussion of issues.

We hope you are able to join us for this important discussion.

Susan Millman

Membership – Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association

Thursday, December 8th 7:00pm to 9:00pm

The Atrium @ MIP ~ 175 Longwood Rd S., Hamilton

Join us for Wine & Cheese, and a chance to meet the artists, friends, the AWP Committee, MIP staff and tenants.

Please note that beverages are available for $4.00 ea.

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This a great way for us to get information to everyone, so why not add your name?

MISSING PERSONS

The Kirkendall Neigbourhood Association is holding a meeting to discuss crime issues in the neighbourhood on

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 at 7 pm

Stanley Avenue Baptist church, corner Stanley & Locke

(use rear door off parking lot)

Kirkendall residents and business representatives

Are encouraged to attend

Presentation by officer S. Mahler

Of Hamilton Police crime prevention

To be followed by discussion of issues

For information call 905-308-9678

A Poster is also available

December 3rd – A Canadian Christmas Carol – Melrose United Church, 88 Homewood Ave., Hamilton

December 16th – Messiah – Melrose United Church, 88 Homewood Ave., Hamilton

February 25th – Light Opera Choruses Gala, Anshe Shalom Temple, 215 Cline Ave. N., Hamilton

May 11th – Mega-Vespers – Melrose United Church, 88 Homewood Ave., Hamilton

For performance details, visit http://www.bachelgar.com/.

For tickets or other information, contact info@BachElgar.com or call 905-527-5995.