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www.insideHALTON.com |OAKVILLE BEAVER |Thursday, January 19, 2017 |8 0 O AKVILLE As part of the Lakeshore Road Reconstruction and Streetscape Project, the town is reconstructing the Lakeshore Road Bridge over Sixteen Mile Creek. From late January to December 2017, the bridge will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. A detour route around the bridge will be provided via Kerr Street, Rebecca Street and Navy Street. Stores, the library, the theatre and Centennial Pool remain open during construction. oakviNe.ca between Navy Street and Forsythe Street will also be reconstructed D o w n to w n C o n stru ctio n U p d ate Now Open - Navy Street open to two-way traffic On January 5, Navy Street was permanently converted to two-way traffic between Lakeshore and Rebecca/ Randall streets. Signs are posted around the area to notify drivers of the change. It will take time for people to adjust to the change and we appreciate your patience. L a k e s h o re R o a d B rid g e C lo s u re E n d o f Ja n u a ry to D ecem b er 2017 We appreciate your patience. Once complete, the new bridge will include two travel lanes and bikes lanes. There will also be a wider pedestrian sidewalk with a barrier wall to separate the sidewalk and vehicular traffic. New pedestrian railings and lookouts will be included as well as LED lighting. The Lakeshore Road approaches to the bridge For more information For details about these projects, please visit oakville.ca We will post additional information online as the projects progress. You can also contact SerwceOakville at 905-845-6601. Pedestrian C ro sso vers New to O akville Residents and visitors will now see a new pedestrian crossover device at Navy and Church (in front of Centennial Square). This is the first of several crossovers that will be installed across town this year. It is important that everyone understands the rules around the new pedestrian crossovers. Drivers · · · · Be prepared to stop for pedestrians Stop behind the yield line Make eye contact to ensure pedestrian sees you Wait until pedestrian completely crosses road before proceeding Cyclists · When riding with traffic, follow rules for drivers · When crossing with pedestrians, follow rules for pedestrians · Dismount and walk your bike across ' -t, ' What is a pedestrian crossover? · A pedestrian crossover is a new type of crossing where drivers and cyclists are required to stop for pedestrians intending to cross the road. · Drivers and cyclists must allow the pedestrian to cross the FULL width of the road before proceeding. · Pedestrian crossovers have specific pavement markings and crossing signs. · There are three types of crossovers. The crossover at Navy and Church has poles, flashing beacons above the signs and pedestrian push buttons. · Unlike pedestrian crosswalks at traffic signal locations, at a crossover, drivers and cyclists must stop behind the yield line and wait until the pedestrian completely crosses the road before proceeding. Pedestrians · Indicate intention to cross · Wait for traffic to stop · Make eye contact to ensure driver sees you All road users must obey pedestrian crossover rules, and laws are in effect at all times. For more details visit oakville.ca and search "pedestrian crossovers." STO P FO R PED ESTRA N S P u b lic m e e tin g Future use of Oakville Museum Coach House Tuesday, February 2, 2017 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - Coach House viewing (meet in Museum lobby at 8 Navy Street) 7-9 p.m. - Public Meeting In 2016 Oakville Museum undertook a consultant-led study to identify potential new uses for the Coach House on the grounds of Erchless Estates. The 117-yearold heritage building has had many roles over the years, including its most recent use as a storage facility. Now that the Museum has access to storage facilities at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, there is an exciting opportunity to identify a new role for the building. Join us at a public meeting on February 2, 2017 to view the Coach House, learn about the recommendations in the consultant's report and provide your feedback. RSVP by emailing oakvillemuseum@oakville.ca. If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know by contacting Lyne Mainville at 905-845-6601, ext. 5004 (TTY: 905-338-4200), lyne.mainville@oakville.ca or by filling out the accessible online feedback form on oakville.ca. For more information about the Coach House, visit oakville.ca and search "museum."