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Stay Informed with the Oak Ridges Wrap Up Newsletter Read the August 29th edition here: Oak Ridges Wrap Up The Oak Ridges Wrap Up is more than just a newsletter; it’s a vital resource for anyone living in or around Oak Ridges and Richmond Hill. By subscribing, you will stay informed and connected to your community. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of the local conversation. Subscribing is easy! Click the button above to sign up for the Oak Ridges Wrap Up. You will receive regular updates and never miss out on local happenings.

This fall, the City of Richmond Hill will be installing new “Slow Down” boulevard signs  across the city including along Greyfriars Avenue between Blackforest Drive and Coons Road. These signs are an important reminder for drivers to be mindful when travelling through neighbourhoods. They are part of our shared effort to make streets safer and more comfortable for children, families, and pedestrians. The project is part of a City-wide pilot program to promote traffic safety. Over the next year, City staff will monitor the impact of the signs and gather feedback from residents to see how effective they are. Installation will be completed before the end of September 2025 (weather permitting). 👉 Learn more or share feedback at RichmondHill.ca/Traffic  or email traffic.inquiries@richmondhill.ca .

York Region is pleased to announce that the King Road project, from Yonge Street to Bond Crescent, is now complete. We sincerely thank residents, travellers, and local businesses for their patience and cooperation during construction.

If you’ve spent time around Lake Wilcox, you’ve likely spotted turtles basking on logs or slowly making their way across grassy patches. These gentle creatures are an important part of our local ecosystem — but sadly, their eggs and hatchlings face tough odds of survival. That’s why the City of Richmond Hill is thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with Oak Ridges Turtles and Turtle Guardians to pilot a Turtle Nest Box Program! 🐢 What Are Turtle Nest Boxes? The nest boxes are simple but effective: a 2’x2’ wooden frame covered with wire mesh and fitted with four escape holes. Each box is labelled with program details and contact information. The purpose? To give turtle eggs a fighting chance by keeping out predators like raccoons, who often dig up nests before the hatchlings can emerge. 🌱 Where Will You See Them? You’ll find nest boxes at: Channel Gate Parkette Lake Wilcox Channel North Lake Road (near 107 North Lake Road) ⏳ When Will They Be Removed? The boxes aren’t permanent — they’ll be removed once the hatchlings safely emerge. This can happen in late summer, fall, or even the following spring depending on the nesting cycle. 💚 Why It Matters Turtles are one of the oldest species on Earth, but today they face serious threats from habitat loss, road crossings, and predation. By protecting nests, we’re helping to boost their survival rates and safeguard biodiversity in Richmond Hill. This pilot project is a small but meaningful step in ensuring future generations can continue to enjoy the sight of turtles in our community. Thank you to Yana Pikulak from Oak Ridges Turtles for bringing this to Councillor Davidson's attention and to City staff for making this happen. Together, we can make a difference — one tiny turtle at a time. 💚

York Region is implementing new safety measures at the intersection of Stouffville Road and Bridgewater Drive, including: Installing speed reduction pavement markings and an overhead intersection flashing light to encourage drivers to slow down Relocating the stop bar pavement marking and stop sign to increase visibility More info at: york.ca/IntersectionSafety

York Region is making improvements to the intersection of Bayview Avenue and Bethesda Sideroad to help manage increasing traffic volumes and reduce delays. Phase 1 starts September 2025 with: Installing new traffic signals at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and Bethesda Sideroad The road will remain open to through traffic; however, lane restrictions are required: Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phase 2 begins in 2026 and includes: A multi-use path on Bayview’s west side (Bayview Park Lane to Bloomington Rd) New signals and a left-turn lane at Bayview and Anchusa Drive Duration: Phase one - September to November 2025 Phase two - Summer 2026 Learn more about this project by visiting york.ca/RoadConstruction If you have any questions or concerns, staff will be pleased to respond. Contact us using any method noted below and quote “Contract: 25-200” in your inquiry. York Region Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75000 TTY: 1-866-512-6228 Email: transportation@york.ca After hours emergency: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75200

🚧 Roadwork Planning Underway The City is preparing to rebuild Fergus Ave, Moray Ave, Olde Bayview Ave, and Capelle St. This includes new pavement, upgraded water and sewer lines, better streetlights, and improved ditches. 🏠 Homeowner Action Needed If you have a sump pump or private storm drain that currently drains into the roadside ditch, you’ll need to redirect it to your lawn so it drains within your property. This must be done before construction begins. 📅 Construction Timeline The reconstruction is planned for 2027, pending Council approval. The City is asking homeowners to report any known sump pump or drain locations to help coordinate the project. ✅ Please fill out the Sump Pump Questionnaire that was delivered to your address and return it to the City by Friday, September 19.

For the week from Monday August 18 to Sunday August 24, 2025 Visit the York Regional Police (YRP) Community Safety Data Portal  for more information about these crimes and their locations using the Community Safety Map.  You can also learn more about crime trends affecting Richmond Hill using the Crime Trend Dashboards. For additional information on Crime Prevention, visit: https://www.caroldavidsonoakridges.ca/crime-prevention (Please note that the data included in this summary is preliminary and is subject to change as investigations are completed. These are not official crime statistics.)

🚲 Clean Transportation and Road Safety in Richmond Hill Richmond Hill is committed to climate action by promoting clean transportation options like e-scooters and e-bikes, while prioritizing public safety. Riders must follow local rules to protect everyone on roads, sidewalks, and trails. E-scooters are prohibited on municipal roads and trails, must not exceed 24 km/h, and operators must be at least 16 years old. Richmond Hill’s Climate Plan aims for most trips to be made by transit, walking, or cycling, and for all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2040. Let’s work together for a greener, safer city! Know before you ride: Richmond Hill Microbility Rules York Region Bicycle Safety Explore on foot: Parks Trails and Facilities Map

Councillor Carol Davidson’s new “What’s On” Calendar  is now live! 🎉 From community events and public meetings to local activities for all ages in Oak Ridges/Richmond Hill, you can find it all in one easy spot. 🗓 Check it out here: caroldavidsonoakridges.ca/#whats-on Additional Events can be found at: 👉 Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts 👉 Richmond Hill Public Library 👉 City of Richmond Hill Calendar Do you have an event that you want to share? Send an email to marian.nalley@richmondhill.ca with the details. 📌 Stay informed. Get involved. Celebrate our community!

Access the Oak Ridges Wrap Up newsletter here: July 11th Wrap Up

Please be advised that the City will be installing traffic calming measures on Red Cardinal Trail from Bloomington Road to Humberland Drive , to provide additional traffic safety measures for all road users. The recommendations were developed in response to resident concerns, public consultation, engineering judgement and findings of technical analysis based on the Council-approved, Traffic Safety and Operations Strategy. The traffic calming measures and any required signage will be installed during the 2025 construction season , weather conditions permitting. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the proposed measures, please contact our Traffic Safety and Operations group before July 21, 2025, at traffic.inquiries@richmondhill.ca.