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City considers lowering speed limit on Great Northern Rd

Sault Ste. Marie City Council passed the following resolution at tonight's meeting. ************************* Mover - Councillor P. Mick Seconder - Councillor L.
David Helwig
David Helwig
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Sault Ste. Marie City Council passed the following resolution at tonight's meeting.

************************* Mover - Councillor P. Mick

Seconder - Councillor L. Turco

Whereas traffic along Great Northern Road south into the City continues to increase; and

Whereas population in the area from Fifth Line south also continues to increase; and

Whereas there has also been increased pedestrian traffic in the above area; and

Whereas there have been serious accidents along this stretch; and

Whereas residents have complained about excessive speed and running of red lights in this area;

Therefore be it resolved that Council requests appropriate staff including Sault Ste. Marie Police Services, to report on the feasibility of increased safety measures for this area including the possibility of lowering the speed limit from north of the Fifth Line.

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