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Early data from York Region’s 20 ASE cameras shows major road safety improvements: collisions dropped 53%, serious injuries fell from 39 to 8 annually, and speeds decreased by 15 km/h. Penalty orders declined 35%, indicating changing driver habits. CAA research shows 73% of Ontario drivers slow near ASE zones and support their use in school areas. ASE is widely seen as effective in deterring speeding, a top reported dangerous driving behavior.

Richmond Hill is advancing key initiatives: a Micromobility Strategy to allow e-scooters and e-bikes on select roads and paths, a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law to modernize development rules city-wide, and opposition to a proposed 15-storey building on Norfolk Avenue due to overdevelopment concerns. These efforts aim to improve mobility, guide sustainable growth, and protect neighbourhood character.

Richmond Hill’s 2026 Budget Survey gathered input from 180 residents, mostly aged 40–64 and living or owning property locally. Top funding priorities were snow clearing, parks, and emergency services. Lower priorities included festivals, climate initiatives, and housing programs. On housing, residents emphasized infrastructure upgrades, faster approvals, and sustainable growth, with some opposing City involvement in housing altogether.

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Richmond Hill is on track to end 2025 with a balanced budget, despite $3.8M in emergency road repairs and higher snow and fire service costs. Extra revenues and savings offset these pressures. A $3.7M water shortfall will be covered by reserves. Survey results show residents prioritize snow clearing, parks, and fire services, while festivals, climate, and housing rank lowest. Fiscal feedback supports service reductions, modest tax increases, and new revenue strategies.