Cardinal Creek Residents Triumph with Trim Road Signalized Pedestrian Crossings

(le français suit)

Dear Cardinal Creek Residents,

The Cardinal Creek Community Association (CCCA) Board of Directors is pleased to report that the City of Ottawa (Councillors Monette and Blais) announced yesterday that the public safety of Cardinal Creek residents triumphed. The City announced that signalized pedestrian crossings will be installed at the 2 residential locations (Portobello/Springridge/Trim and Park 18B and the future Frank Kenny extension) where significant safety concerns prevailed. This is the right thing to do in the view of the CCCA.

The CCCA is pleased that its win-win position of signalized pedestrian crossings was endorsed by City politicians and staff. Furthermore, the CCCA is pleased to see that 3 roundabouts will be constructed where they will save lives by reducing line ups and rear-enders on the Regional Road 174. We are confident that the Trim Road re-alignment will be built on-time and on-budget in a manner where both motorists and pedestrians will benefit. Now, all we require is the Ontario Minister of Environment’s final stamp of approval in February 2012.

On behalf of the CCCA Board of Directors we would like to extend a special thank to the Consortium de Transport Scolaire d’Ottawa, the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority, the Beatrice Desloges School Council, the eight community associations from across the East End of Ottawa who supported our reasoned public safety position and Councilors Monette, Blais, Bloess and Tierney for securing this positive outcome.

Sincerely yours,

Sean Crossan
President, Cardinal Creek Community Association
www.cardinalcreek.org



Chers résidents et résidentes de Cardinal Creek,

Le conseil de direction de l’Association Communautaire de Cardinal Creek est heureux de vous informer que la Ville d’Ottawa (Conseillers Monette et Blais) a annoncé hier que la sécurité publique des résidents de Cardinal Creek a triomphé. La Ville a annoncé que les passages piétonniers se feront avec signalisation au deux intersections (Portobello/Springridge/Trim ainsi qu’au Parc 18B et la future extension de Frank Kenny) là où la sécurité prime avant tout. Aux yeux de l’Association, c’est la bonne décision.

L’Association est heureuse que sa proposition sur les passages piétonniers où tous en sortent gagnants a été endossée par les politiciens et les employés municipaux. De plus, l’Association est enchantée de voir que les 3 carrefours giratoires seront construits là où ils sauveront des vie en réduisant la congestion et les risques de collisions près de la route 174. Nous sommes confiants que le projet de réalignement du Chemin Trim sera construit dans le temps imparti et dans les limites du budget de manière à ce que les automobilistes et les piétons en bénéficient. Nous attendons maintenant l’approbation du project par Le Ministère de l’Environnement dès février 2012.

Au nom du Conseil de Direction de l’Association, nous tenons à remercier tout spécialement le Consortium de Transport Scolaire d’Ottawa, le Ottawa Student Transportation Authority, le conseil d’école Béatrice Desloges, les huit associations communautaires de l’Est d’Ottawa qui ont supporté notre point vue mûrement réfléchi sur la sécurité publique, ainsi que les conseillers municipaux Monette, Blais, Bloess et Tierney d’avoir obtenu ce résultat positif.

Sincèrement vôtre,

Sean Crossan
Président, Association Communautaire Cardinal Creek
www.cardinalcreek.org

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Challenge Cup – Hockey Day in Canada 2012

Hockey Day in Canada 2012
On Saturday, February 11 at 1:00 p.m. the Cardinal Creek Crushers will be playing Chapel Hill South Community Association at the Blue Willow Park outdoor rink in a friendly game of hockey. Hockey players of all ages who live in Cardinal Creek can sign up online for this fun hockey game. Continue reading

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Ice rink volunteers needed

Ice Rink VolunteerWe are looking for students to to help with ice rink maintenance this winter. You can obtain volunteer hours, simply bring your form and we’ll sign it!

We’ll show you how to operate a real firehose!
Glandriel Park Ice Rink contact: Olivier Dubuc (odubuc@yahoo.ca)
Cassia Park Ice Rink contact: Bupendra Patel (b.patel@sympatico.ca)

Nous sommes à la recherches d’étudiants bénévoles pour l’entretient des patinoires extérieures cet hiver. Nous pouvons signer vos formulaires de bénévolat, vous n’avez qu’à nous les apporter!

Nous vous montrerons à utiliser un authentique tuyau de pompier!

Patinoire du Park Glandriel contactez: Olivier Dubuc (odubuc@yahoo.ca)
Patinoire du Park Cassia contactez: Bupendra Patel (b.patel@sympatico.ca)

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Letters of support for Roundabout Position

The CCCA is receiving letters of support regarding its position on the Trim Road Roundabouts. We are copying them here. This post will updated as more letters are received.

Councillor Tim Tierney
Chapel Hill South Community Association
Councillor Rainer Bloess Continue reading

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CCCA Position on Roundabouts

CCCA Board of Directors Resolution
Roundabouts:

Whereas the City of Ottawa is proposing 5 roundabouts as part of the Trim Road re-alignment.

Whereas the traffic volumes on Trim road are higher than what was originally projected. Continue reading

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Roundabouts – CBC’s All in a Day Nov 29th interview

Sean Crossan, president of the Cardinal Creek Community Association, was interviewed on CBC’s All in a Day on November 29th. Find the mp3 here.

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Trim Road Roundabouts Public Meeting

RoundaboutDear Cardinal Creek Residents,

Please join us at a public meeting to express your views (pros and cons) about roundabouts being planned for Trim Road between Innes and Hwy 174. A total of 5 roundabouts are being proposed. The meeting will take place on

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
6:30 to 8:30 pm
South Fallingbrook Community Centre
998 Valin Street
adjacent to the Maple Ridge Elementary school

Please note that this may be your last chance to provide feedback regarding the roundabouts on Trim Road.

Sincerely yours,
Sean Crossan
President, CCCA

Trim Road Realignment (OR174 to Innes Road)

The City of Ottawa has initiated the design assignment for the realignment of Trim Road, from OR174 to Innes Road. Continue reading

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Scare for care at Trim Road and Watters

Scare for Care PumpkinFun and Fright for All
HOUSE OF HORRORS Trim Rd & Watters
FUN For All Ages
October 31
5:30pm to 9:30pm

CHEO
Donations GREATLY Accepted
(100% of collected funds will be donated to CHEO)

Note: this is NOT an event of the Cardinal Creek Community Association.

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Parks Update Public Meeting – Nov 17

Residents are invited to attend a Parks update public meeting on November 17, 2011, at the Main Hall of the South Fallingbrook Community Center, 998 Valin, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

City of Ottawa Development Review Manager Derrick Moodie will be presenting on CCCA Parks (18B, 18A including community hall and Royal Ridge Park), and Update on Security in our Parks. Details can be found on the agenda.

A map of Park 18A is available here:

Park 18A

A map of Park 18B is available:

Park 18B

Les résidents sont invités à une assemblée publique le 17 novembre 2011 au Centre Communautaire Fallingbrook Sud, 998 Valin, de 19h à 21h.

Derrick Moodie, Manager, Development Review,  présentera les développements récents à propos des parcs de notre secteur (18B, 18A incluant le centre communautaire et le parc Royal Ridge), ainsi qu’une mise à jour sur la sécurité dans nos parcs. De plus amples détails se trouvent sur l’Ordre du Jour.

Nous avons reçu une copie du développement prévu pour les parcs 18A et 18B. Cliquez sur les cartes ci-dessus pour une vue agrandie.

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Older Adult Plan Consultations

City of OttawaThe City of Ottawa is currently in the process of developing an Older Adult Plan with the goal to effectively serve and be responsive to the needs of older adults now and in the future.

Please note that you must register to participate in one of the sessions. Continue reading

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