Do we need a Cadillac parking garage downtown? One ready to be converted to social housing once we don't drive cars? This is not a glitch in the matrix; just another city council meeting.
Opinion – You think traffic in Burlington is bad now? Wait until the Wyecroft bridge opens.
One of the more interesting items discussed during Burlington’s recent traffic forum was the Wyecroft Road bridge. This bridge will connect Oakville’s Wyecroft Road and Burlington’s Harvester Road by spanning Bronte Creek. Some Burlington residents are advocating for traffic light changes to slow traffic coming off the QEW. During the discussion, Councillor Sharman said something … Continue reading Opinion – You think traffic in Burlington is bad now? Wait until the Wyecroft bridge opens.
Committee of the Whole – April 13, 2026
This is a computer-generated transcript of the meeting and may contain inaccuracies. You can check the accuracy of any statement by using the timestamp information and watching the video of the meeting from the city's website. This transcript is provided as a service to the community. Hearing-impaired individuals who are unable to watch the meeting … Continue reading Committee of the Whole – April 13, 2026
Pipeline to Permit – April 16, 2026
This is a computer-generated transcript of the meeting and may contain inaccuracies. You can view the agenda and verify the accuracy of any statement using the timestamp information and the city's video on the city's website. This transcript is provided as a service to the community. Hearing-impaired individuals who are unable to watch the meeting … Continue reading Pipeline to Permit – April 16, 2026
Opinion – Is it time for On-Demand Transit in Burlington?
An ARGO transit bus was available for boarding during the recent “Burlington Community Traffic Forum”. During the event, our Ward 5 councillor announced that he will bring forward a motion to council to have Burlington conduct a pilot on-demand transit program with ARGO Transit. ARGO Buses are small, wheelchair-accessible, electric buses. Transit is the fourth-largest … Continue reading Opinion – Is it time for On-Demand Transit in Burlington?
Opinion – Traffic, if only the province would do something!
This article was originally published in the March edition of the Burlington Independent. Councillors Kearns and Sharman are hosting a Burlington Community Traffic Forum on April 1st at 6:30 pm at the AGB. This is an election year. Was April Fools' Day an intentional choice? The current talking points from Councillor Sharman and our mayor … Continue reading Opinion – Traffic, if only the province would do something!
Opinion – Gridlock by Design?
On March 3rd, during a Committee of the Whole meeting, staff and our council had a serious discussion about building a downtown parking garage that could be easily converted to social housing once people no longer need parking downtown. Downtown businesses, struggling to survive because people can’t park to visit their stores, have asked the … Continue reading Opinion – Gridlock by Design?
Committee of the Whole – March 5, 2026
This is a computer-generated transcript of the meeting and may contain inaccuracies. You can check the accuracy of any statement by using the timestamp information and watching the video of the meeting from the city's website. This transcript is provided as a service to the community. Hearing-impaired individuals who are unable to watch the meeting … Continue reading Committee of the Whole – March 5, 2026
OPINION – What’s in Burlington’s 2026 Budget for Traffic?
Please take a minute to complete the short survey at the end of this post, asking what you think about road widening, transit, and bike lanes. On December 2, 2025, six of the seven city councillors voted to pass the 2026 budget (amendments) with a 5.8% increase in spending. We’ll see the Burlington line on … Continue reading OPINION – What’s in Burlington’s 2026 Budget for Traffic?
Regular Meeting of Council – February 17, 2026
This is a computer-generated transcript of the meeting and may contain inaccuracies. You can check the accuracy of any statement by using the timestamp information and watching the video of the meeting from the city's website. This transcript is provided as a service to the community. Hearing-impaired individuals who are unable to watch the meeting … Continue reading Regular Meeting of Council – February 17, 2026