This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Transition from manual operation to an automatic system, Whitehall Road railroad
Residents are advocating for a transition from manual operation to an automatic system at the Whitehall Road railroad crossing.
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Addressing concerns about safety & efficiency, transitioning to an automatic system at the crossing would also help alleviate issues related to waste collection & postal services. This leads to delays and potential disruptions in mail delivery & waste collection.We need a more streamlined & reliable crossing system.
An automatic crossing, residents anticipate smoother safer traffic flow, accessibility for waste collection vehicles and postal. This would Improve our environment & life.
This petition was rejected
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