Part 2: Road Safety Reviews, Rural Hotspots, and Picton Parking Vote – 02/25/2026
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- Feb 25
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County Road 14, Ameliasburgh
This stretch between Lee’s Lane and Doxsee Road drew multiple public complaints about speeding, tight curves, and vehicles leaving the roadway.
The committee formally received all three public requests. Councillor Janice Maynard moved to receive one of the reports, with Councillor Phil Prinzen seconding. Similar motions for the related requests were moved and seconded by different members, including Kevin Morris, Emma Harrison, and Councillor Corey Engelsdorfer, and all carried.
More importantly, the committee voted to recommend that Council direct staff to prepare a verbal report reviewing geometry, signage, and sightlines along that corridor. Councillor Maynard moved that motion and Kevin Morris seconded it. The vote carried.
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County Road 32 and Shannon Road, Hallowell
After hearing from Justin Williams about repeated crashes into his property, the committee first voted to receive the updated public request. That motion was moved by Councillor Prinzen and seconded by Kevin Morris, and it carried.
Then the committee recommended that Council direct staff to provide a verbal report on possible traffic calming options at that intersection. That motion was moved by Kevin Morris and seconded by Emma Harrison, and it also carried.
There was clear concern around the table. Chair Kelly McGillivray questioned whether a stop sign would solve a pattern of straight through collisions. Staff confirmed signage is already up to code. The verbal report will now look at whether any practical changes can realistically reduce the risk.
Salem Road, Ameliasburgh
A request to reduce the speed limit from 60 to 40 km/h on a gravel section of Salem Road was received. Emma Harrison and Kevin Morris moved and seconded the motion to receive, and it carried.
During discussion, Councillor Maynard confirmed the gravel surface was a temporary emergency measure and that surface treatment is scheduled for 2026. Staff advised against installing temporary speed signage at this time.
County Road 15 and County Road 35, Sophiasburgh
A request for added illumination at this intersection was received after discussion. Councillor Maynard moved the motion and Councillor Engelsdorfer seconded it. The vote carried.
Staff indicated signage is already reflective and nearby lighting exists. No additional lighting was approved.
County Road 16 and County Road 17, South Marysburgh
A request related to signage and wayfinding was received. Emma Harrison and Kevin Morris moved and seconded the motion. It carried.
Staff agreed to review the signage and report back through the Clerk’s office. No immediate changes were voted on.
Picton Main Street near the hospital
This was the most discussed item of the night. The committee first voted to receive Report CLS 03-2026. That portion carried.
The more significant vote came on whether to recommend reinstating an 8 am to 6 pm parking restriction between Division Street and Spencer Street. When the vote was called on that clause, members voted against it. The restriction did not pass. In effect, Councillor Prinzen, Councillor Maynard, Kevin Morris, Emma Harrison, and others present did not support bringing back the daytime restriction. The motion failed.
This keeps parking unrestricted during the day, as it is now. Residents without driveways and those relying on street parking retain access to those roughly 30 spaces. At the same time, concerns about driveway visibility remain unresolved.
On County Road 1 and County Road 2, and at Bethesda Road and Fry Road, staff presented verbal updates confirming signage and visibility meet current standards. The committee voted to receive those reports. No new measures were approved.
What this means for the locals
Several rural corridors, including County Road 14 and County Road 32 at Shannon Road, are getting another technical review. That means concerns about speeding and crashes are formally on staff’s radar, but solutions will depend on what those reviews recommend.
On Salem Road, the speed limit remains at 60 km/h, with road surface improvements expected instead of signage changes.
In Sophiasburgh and South Marysburgh, lighting and signage concerns were acknowledged but not deemed sufficient for upgrades.
In Picton, the decision not to reinstate daytime parking restrictions keeps roughly 30 on-street spaces available near the hospital. That maintains access for residents, visitors, and hospital users, especially for properties without driveways and for home care visits.
Overall, the committee leaned toward caution. They requested further review where there are repeated incidents, declined changes where evidence was limited, and left existing rules in place unless a clear case for change was made.
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