bike lane Archives - Councillor John-Paul Danko

Transformative Road Safety Improvements Coming to Ward 8 Neighbourhoods

One of the most comprehensive neighbourhood traffic safety initiatives ever undertaken in Hamilton is coming to Ward 8.

This article outlines details and next steps to create safer neighbourhoods for all road users throughout the ward.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

On August 21st 2020, Hamilton City Council ratified a motion by Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko to invest $150,000 from the Ward 8 area rating reserve towards a report that will identify areas of concern and make recommendations to provide a safer environment for all road users based on Vision Zero and Complete Streets principles (click here for a copy of the original motion).

This is the engineering design phase of transformative road safety improvements throughout Ward 8, with an additional $1.5 million towards infrastructure improvements planned following the conclusion of the report.

Continue reading below for more information…

Claremont Access Road Resurfacing and Multi-Use Keddy Access Trail Construction Set To Begin Pending Council Approval

At the June 3rd Council meeting, Hamilton City Council will be asked to approve the construction tender to proceed with the Jay Keddy Trail and associated roadwork on the Claremont Access. This is a transformative project for active transportation in Hamilton and will provide an invaluable link between the mountain and lower city.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

At the June 3rd Council meeting, Hamilton City Council is poised to approve the construction tender to proceed with the Jay Keddy Trail and associated roadwork on the Claremont Access.

For more details, continue reading below…

Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko Leads to Protect Cyclists & Educate Drivers

Hello, Ward 8 Neighbours!

On September 16th, 2019 the Public Works Committee of Hamilton City Council unanimously endorsed a motion by Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko to request Hamilton Police Service use radar devices to enforce the 1m cyclist passing law and educate drivers on their responsibilities when passing cyclists on the road.

For more details, please continue reading below.