Civic Works Committee

• Committee calls for review of London paratransit services following 2022 ‘satisfactory’ grading

  The civic works committee (CWC) unanimously voted for LTC to review and update the evaluation criteria for its 2023 annual report.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2023
  
• Blackfriars Bridge closed to vehicular traffic until Friday despite committee debate

  The closure, which will be lifted on Friday, is set to allow crews to complete 'the installation of accent lighting on the bridge,' according to the city.

  Traffic

  Jun 26, 2023
  
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• Green light: Blackfriars Bridge likely to remain open to vehicles

  Members of the Civic Works Committee voted in favour of a motion that would keep vehicles travelling eastbound and pedestrians and cyclists crossing in both directions.

  Politics

  Jun 13, 2023
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• London, Ont., council to consider compromise on Blackfriars Bridge traffic

  A report to council outlines three options for the future of traffic on Blackfriars Bridge. City staff are recommending seasonal closures to cars during warmer months.

  Politics

  Jun 7, 2023
• New plan by London, Ont. city staff aims to curb ongoing sidewalk debates

  Many streets within neighbourhoods and subdivisions built outside the London, Ont., core were constructed with a car-centred focus.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2023
• Curbside collection changes coming to London, Ont. this year

  The changes stem from the Ontario government's move toward standardized recycling programs across the province, which requires an overhaul of London's curbside collection system.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2023
• London, Ont. committee endorses governing e-scooter use, rejects share systems

  In 2020, the province launched a five-year pilot program for e-scooters, allowing cities such as London to permit the use of the vehicles for a trial period.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2022
• Committee endorses city staff plan for Adelaide St. underpass cost increase

  With completion set for the summer of 2024, the underpass will allow traffic on Adelaide Street to bypass the train tracks between Pall Mall Street and Central Avenue.

  Politics

  Mar 29, 2022
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• City committee puts brakes on Wonderland Road widening plan after climate-focused review

  A climate-focused review of the project found that widening the west London artery would have major environmental impacts related to greenhouse gas emissions

  Politics

  Aug 31, 2021
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• London, Ont., committee votes to avoid detour in photo radar implementation

  Ward 4 Coun. Jesse Helmer received committee approval for his motion to have London go ahead with its photo radar program, but full city council gets the final say on Apr. 13.

  Politics

  Mar 30, 2021