Title
Declaration - Rail Safety Week 2019
Proposed Motion
That Parkland County support national Rail Safety Week to be held from September 23 to 29, 2019, as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports this motion.
Purpose
To raise citizens' awareness on reducing avoidable accidents, injuries and damage at level crossings or incidents involving trains and citizens.
Summary
CN Rail requested Parkland County to join with safety efforts in Canada and the United States to help keep communities safe and prevent fatalities and injuries on or near railway property. Parkland County may endorse the declaration to collaborate with CN Rail for our community and citizens' safety.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Complete Communities: Recognize the diversity of Parkland's communities, while fostering a united and shared vision for Parkland as a whole.
Responsible Leadership: Maintain the public's trust through transparent and fair decision-making, superior service delivery, and effective communications.
Financial Impact:
Cost: n/a
Source of Funding: n/a