Lincoln, ON – (August 29, 2024) – The Town of Lincoln continues to make significant strides in enhancing roadway safety through its ongoing enforcement blitzes. On August 28, 2024, the Town of Lincoln partnered with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for another focused blitz that targeted unsafe, commercial vehicles bypassing the Vineland MTO Inspection Station.
This enforcement blitz is part of Lincoln's broader strategy to manage unsafe trucks and ensure compliance with Ontario’s road safety standards. By inspecting commercial vehicles that attempt to evade the Vineland Inspection Station on the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW), Lincoln aims to mitigate potential safety risks and uphold the safety of all road users.
“Our collaborative approach with the MTO continues to show promising results in our efforts to keep Lincoln’s roads safe,” said Town of Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton. “We are fully committed to these initiatives, and the results clearly demonstrate that our proactive approach is paying off, ensuring safer travel for everyone in our community.”
The statistics from the recent initiative include:
- 26 vehicles were comprehensively inspected.
- 17 vehicles were removed from the highway after significant safety concerns were identified.
- 26 charges were laid.
“These targeted enforcement efforts underscore our dedication to road safety and our commitment to reducing unnecessary truck traffic in Lincoln,” said Tony Brunet, Ward 2 Councillor and Chair of the Town’s Community Services and Infrastructure Committee. “We are pleased with the outcomes so far and will continue to work closely with our partners to address traffic safety concerns and protect our community.”
“These initiatives are a testament to the importance of partnership and ongoing vigilance in road safety efforts,” added Michael Kirkopoulos, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Lincoln. “Together with the MTO, and other enforcement agencies, we are incrementally working to make our roads safer.”
These enforcement blitzes are meant to align with Council's objective to redirect commercial vehicle traffic away from Lincoln’s downtown areas, directing them instead to regional and municipal roads better suited for larger trucks. This strategy supports local businesses by maintaining a smooth flow of goods while enhancing the safety and quality of life for residents.
For more information on truck safety in Lincoln and previous safety blitzes, visit Speak Up Lincoln.
The Town continues to implement traffic safety initiatives throughout the community, including community safety zones, pedestrian crossovers, speedbumps, and digital speed feedback signs. Visit Lincoln.ca for more details.
Background
Truck Traffic in Lincoln and History of Safety Blitzes
In April 2019, Lincoln Council approved a resolution regarding truck safety in Lincoln, which addressed community concerns related to truck traffic and identified several action items to address the concerns. In the short term, the Beamsville Alternate Truck Route Initiative is planned to redirect truck traffic from the downtown area of Beamsville and along Bartlett Road and Durham Road.
In the longer term, the Niagara Escarpment Crossing Project will be a new north-south truck route strategically located between the QEW and Regional Road 20. This route supports the need identified in the Niagara Region Transportation Master Plan for a new north-south escarpment crossing linking the QEW with Highway 20. It will offset the implications of high commercial vehicle traffic travelling through urban and residential areas within the west Niagara communities of Lincoln and Grimsby.
The Town’s Transportation Master Plan developed comprehensive strategies for the movement of goods which requires ongoing partnership with the Niagara Region and other key agencies such as the Minister of Transportation and Niagara Regional Police.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Makenna Maiers
Communications Specialist
Town of Lincoln
289-968-5767
