Clarington Endorses National School Bus Safety Week and Stop Arm Cameras

On January 6, 2020, the Municipality of Clarington endorsed a resolution from the City of Pickering regarding National School Bus Safety Week and the implementation of Stop Arm Cameras. This initiative aims to enhance the safety of children during school transportation. The resolution, moved by Councillor Anderson and seconded by Councillor Zwart, also calls for the circulation of this endorsement to various stakeholders, including the Minister of Transportation, the Minister of Education, and local school boards. The resolution references a communication from Pierre Ranger, Chair of the 'Let’s Remember Adam – Stop for the School Bus' campaign, dated October 18, 2019, which emphasizes the importance of this safety initiative. The endorsement was carried unanimously by the committee.