Neighbourhood News
Ward 3 Planning and Development Items
 
Cyclist Survey   
The City of Mississauga wants to encourage more residents to cycle, and to do this we need your input. Help us understand why you cycle or don't cycle, and what would encourage you to start cycling or cycle more often. The survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete and individual responses are confidential. 

The results will be used for the city's cycling master plan update that will guide cycling projects and programs between 2017 and 2022. To take the survey click here.  
Hanlan Water Project
 
The Hanlan Water project is now in the process of commissioning the large diameter water main on Cawthra Rd. and they will be starting some final restorations of the sidewalks, curbs, multi-use trail, sod and some road repairs starting next Monday. 

To learn more click here:

Vacuum Leaf Pickup Is Coming Up!
 
Addresses eligible for Leaf Pickup will receive a direct-mail notice that indicates when leaves  will be picked up in their area. Check the  Leaf Pickup Route Map  to find out if your street will receive Vacuum Leaf Pickup. No new streets will be added to the program at this time.
Illegal Sign Removal
 
Staff have partaken in the one day city wide Illegal sign removing blitz on Thursday October 20th. Staff have targeted all four corners as well as medians at each intersection along the roadways throughout the city.
Upcoming Events
Downtown Community Improvement Plan
 
The City of Mississauga is proposing a new planning tool which provides incentives to help attract new office development to the Downtown Core. Come out and express your thoughts on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Civic Centre at 7PM. The four new incentive programs that the public can express their input on are:
  • Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG)
  • Development Processing Fees Rebate
  • Municipally Funded Parking Program
  • Municipal Property Acquisition and Disposition                           
For more information  click here.
                                                        
                                                       Mercury Roundup Launch                   
   

Come join the launch of the ground-breaking  Mercury Round up program. The Launch Event is on Friday October 28th, 2016 from 10:30 AM till 11:30 AM at the Fewster Community Recycling Centre! 
GTAA's Checking In
 
Checking In is the GTAA's monthly community e-newsletter to share updates about the airport, its operations and ways for you to become involved.

For more information on this month's exciting new project with the City of Mississauga visit: GTAA Checking In.

Metrolinx Accessibility Public Meetings
 
Metrolinx will be hosting its annual series of public meetings across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area about accessibility.
They want to hear from the public about the accessibility of GO Transit, PRESTO, UP Express, and their new and upcoming Rapid Transit services and projects.

To learn more go to:

                                                         Dundas Connects                          
 
Dundas Connects is holding another meeting and you are encouraged to attend and provide your visions of Dundas St. Help us to create the street that Mississauga needs with your thoughts.

Halloween Monster Mash 

Join in on the Halloween fun on Saturday October 29th from 12 to 3PM. Bring your own roller skates for a Monster Roller Jam and some spooktacular mazes!
For more information go to www.celebrationsquare.ca

            Mississauga Firefighters

Mississauga Fire is accepting applications from October 14 to 31. Visit mississauga firefighters for details. 
 
Mississauga Zombie Bike Ride
 
The Mississauga Cycling Committee has put together their 3rd Annual Zombie Bike Ride. Come out and join in on the 17 km ride on Saturday October 29 from 1:00 PM at the Streetsville Memorial Cemetery. There will be a 5 km route at the beginning (within the 17 km) for kids who wish to join in on the fun. There will be free ice-cream at the end for those that finished the full 17 km!