A stretch of Highway 401 known as ‘Carnage Alley’ was discussed during question period at Queen’s Park on Wednesday.
A petition presentation at Ontario’s Legislature was also given by Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholls.
Support for a petition started in Chatham-Kent by the loved ones of Sarah and Freya Payne, killed in a 401 crossover accident just over a month ago, has garnered support across the province, and across party lines.
“The response to this petition for 401 median barriers between Tilbury and London has been incredible,” stated Alysson Storey, one of the coordinators of the petition and friend of the Payne family.
“We’ve had petitions sent back to us with signatures from Ottawa to Windsor and everywhere in between. We’ve also had follow up from the Transportation Critics in both opposition parties. Clearly this is an issue that resonates with people – 401 safety affects us all.”
While the initial goal was 1,000 signatures, thanks to additional efforts to circulate at municipal centres by Chatham-Kent Councillor Trevor Thompson, total signatures are now approaching 2,000, with likely more to come in the next week.
