For Immediate Release
January 21st, 2004
Prepared By: Lyne Payette, Team Leader- Groupe Renaissance Group on behalf of the Renaissance Residents' Association

Residents of 15 Edward Street recently attended a meeting concerning the crosswalk light at the intersection of Edward and Montréal Road. Several city officials attended including Mayor Phil Poirier, Constable Dan Maillé and Sergeant Pierre Pilon of the Cornwall Community Police Service.

Arnold Fobert, spokesperson for the Renaissance Residents' Association explained that vehicles do not stop when the light is flashing which could end up in fatality if a change in circulation does not happen. He made suggestions to bring the crosswalk sign brought back on each side of the road, paint yellow lines on pavement at the intersection, replacing a brighter light and adding an extra light on the top of the crosswalk sign indicated with an "X".

Councillor Hughette Burroughs, who is a resident in the senior's building spoke about the circulation problem with the crossing and suggested placing a speed bump before the cross light.

Constable Dan Maillé informed the residents of the procedure of the crosswalk intersection. After learning the procedure, the residents were still quit concerned. Cst. Maillé reassured them that a study would be conducted by himself along with other city officials in the spring, but in the meantime to proceed with caution.

Mayor Phil Poirier stated that he understood the problem with the signage, speed, caution lights and stops and urged the residents to be patient as he would not forget about this matter. He further stated, "I heard, I respect and I will give it my 100% effort towards fixing this need."

About the Renaissance Residents' Association

The Renaissance Residents' Association is a community-based organization formed in 1998 as a result of the Delcan/McGill recommendations for community building. They represent the residents of the Lorneville area, better known as South of Montreal Road, dealing with social and economic development issues for the area.

For more information, contact:
Arnold Fobert, Spokesperson- Renaissance Residents' Association
933-2650