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Friday, May 13, 2022 9Brooklin Town Crier "Brooklin Remembered" Release date: May 28, 2022 Order through: brooklinheritagesociety@gmail.com Facebook.com/groups/BHSociety Instagram.com/brooklinheritagesociety Price: $35.00 Limited initial release of 275. More will be ordered as needed. Also available at the reunion on the Legion patio: May 28, 2 - 5 pm. The DeHart Bridge on Way Street over Lynde Creek will have a major repair this summer, according to Town of Whitby staff in its recent report to council. Originally constructed around 1927, it was closed to vehicular traffic in 2007 following construction of Carnwith Drive, though it remains open to pedestrians. The Town wants two access points to the homes on Way Street for emergency vehicles as there is only one right now from its south end. The Town's engineering consultant completed a structural evaluation to assess the load carrying capacity of the existing bridge. The results indicated that the existing bridge is unable to safely carry live loads from the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code's CL-625-ONT truck or the Town's aerial firefighting truck. Given the bridge's age and the fact that it is expected to remain closed to public vehicles for the foreseeable future, the Town has decided to move forward with an interim repair of the bridge instead of a major rehabilitation or replacement. This repair will consist of beam strengthening to ensure the bridge can provide safe emergency vehicle access to Way Street in the event that the existing southerly access point becomes unusable. Following construction, the bridge will remain closed to public vehicles, but open to pedestrians. Work must be completed within the in-water works window of July 1 to September 15 as the project site is within species at risk habitat. Way Street's DeHart Bridge To Undergo Repair Members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) recently met virtually to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include: Pilot program for Next Bus digital signs: DRT began the installation of new pilot digital signs at selected DRT stops and terminals during the week of April 4. The solar-powered signs provide live updates about bus departure times, similar to Transit App, and are equipped with a text-to-speech function for customers with digital impairments. Testing and configura- tion will continue in the coming weeks. Customers are encouraged to provide their feedback to customer service by calling 1-866-247-0055 or by e-mail to DRTHelps@durham.ca. 2021 Safe Driver Awards: Last year, 32 operators achieved safe driver milestones ranging from five to 30 years without a preventable collision. These operators will be recognized at the next council meeting on May 25, 2022. DRT's commitment to safety is demonstrated through the accomplishments and actions of staff--congratulations to these individuals on their impressive achievements. Youth monthly pass incentives: TEC moved forward a recommendation to extend the Y10 Youth Loyalty Pass for the 2022-2023 academic year. A revision to the pilot bulk monthly youth pass available to school boards and their school board transportation consortium within Durham Region was also recommended to provide a graduated discount rate for the program. Durham Transit Updates Brooklin Heritage Society Book Release Information Council has asked for town staff to report back on the pilot program with recommendations and budget implications of establishing outdoor natural skating as a new service level for the Town following the pilot program which began last winter. Staff is being directed to explore Whitby Sports Complex, Cullen Central Park, Victoria Waterfront Park and Brooklin Memorial Park as locations for a future outdoor artificial ice facility and report back to Council with a recommended location, costs and timing for the development of the artificial outdoor ice facility. The report's due date is November, 2022. Report Coming Re Outdoor Rinks