Stouffville has already implemented whistle cessation at the Millard and Bethesda & Tenth Line rail crossings, and is currently working to bring whistle cessation into effect at the Hoover Park, Reeves Way, and Main Street crossings.
The Town must install new signage, update pavement markings, and improve sidewalks and pedestrian barriers to proceed with whistle cessation, and they have sent relevant designs to AECOM, Metrolinx’s consultant, for review and approval.
Including the estimated AECOM review period, the Town assumes a one-year timeline for completion at an estimated cost of $250,000—though other municipalities have faced longer timelines for similar work.
While residents have long been calling for this, whistle cessation implementation will result in rail crossing incident liability shifting from Metrolinx to the town.
These crossing upgrades will be included in the 2023 Draft Capital Budget, which faces final debate and approval at the March 1st Council meeting.
