Goodwood in Uxbridge, made famous by award-winning serial Schitt’s Creek, is going in for a major safety overhaul.
The improvements are set to roll out over the next four years, with some projects scheduled to begin in the fall of 2023, said an Uxbridge statement.
Implementation timelines are estimates and are tentative, it pointed out.
The following are the planned improvements for the Goodwood area:
- Installation of a roundabout at Goodwood Road and Brock Road in Coppin’s Corners. This project is tentatively scheduled for construction in 2027/2028. Roundabouts maximize safety and minimize delay, while reducing emissions and fuel consumption.
- The region plans to alter the streetscape of Goodwood Road between Regional Highway 47 and Ridge Road. Changes include new curb and gutters and a boulevard. The modifications to urbanize this stretch of road will improve safety for all road users.
- Two pedestrian signals are planned for installation in 2024. The first is at Goodwood Road and Front Street and the second is at Regional Highway 47 and Front Street.
- The region will mount a permanent Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) camera on Regional Road 21 in Goodwood with anticipated activation Fall 2023.
- Dragons Teeth pavement markings through the Vision Zero Pavement marking program planned for summer 2023 at the following locations:
- Regional Highway 47, entering Goodwood from the west, eastbound direction.
- Regional Highway 47, entering Goodwood from the east, westbound direction.
- Regional Road 21, entering Goodwood from the east, westbound direction.
- A Community Safety Zone designation on Regional Road 21 from Regional Highway 47 to Stonesthrow Crescent was recently installed.
“I’ve been an advocate for road safety for many years and have actively worked towards having these changes implemented. It is amazing to witness it become a reality. This is great step toward improving the overall protection of those who live, play, and work within the area. Thank-you to everyone at the region who have help make this happen.” said Ward 1 Councillor Pamela Beach.
“These changes will make it safer for Goodwood residents to walk or bike to parks and school by calming traffic and making pedestrians a priority”, explains Mayor Dave Barton. “I am very excited about these positive changes and thank the Region for listening to our residents who have wanted these improvements for a long time.”