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Region moves to monitor ongoing traffic issues at WNSS
Aerial education
Lincoln Fire Capt. Kevin Brown gives Joshua Borges a rundown on how the department’s aerial ladder works. Firefighters hosted their annual open house on Saturday as part of this year’s Fire Prevention Week program. For more coverage, please turn to Page 8. Williscraft - Photo
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Traffic in and out of West Niagara Secondary School has been a serious issue from the start and, after a month, Niagara Region is moving to assess the ongoing situation. “In response to the increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic resulting from the opening of the new secondary school in September, Region staff have been observing traffic throughout September to gain information about the changing patterns and assess driver and pedestrian behaviour especially during the busy school drop-off and pick-up times,” states an Niagara Region press release issued Tuesday afternoon. “These observations have provided the information needed for the Region to move forward with a pedestrian count and warrant process for a potential protected pedestrian crossing. The Region expects the count to be completed by the end of October and will share further updates as determinations are made based on the results.” The move is in response to major traffic and safety issues along Hwy. 8 in front of the school, where dozens of cars park on the tight shoulder of the road and extensive congestion is See SAFETY, Page 3