Sarnia stands at a pivotal moment in its development. With major projects like the proposed nuclear plant on the horizon, we must take decisive steps to ensure our community remains economically strong, innovative, and self-sustaining. A revitalized airport is a critical piece of this future, offering opportunities for business expansion, skilled trades, STEM education, and sustainable development.

The airport’s redevelopment would enhance regional connectivity, support economic growth, and create new job opportunities while reinforcing Sarnia’s role as a leader in industry and innovation. By integrating partnerships with Indigenous communities, educational institutions, and local businesses, we can build a future-ready transportation hub that benefits everyone.

Now is the time to secure long-term investment in our city’s infrastructure. A fully operational airport would reduce reliance on government funding, open doors for global business partnerships, and support youth involvement in aviation, engineering, and sustainable energy.

We urge our leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders to prioritize the reopening and development of Sarnia’s airport. This is not just an infrastructure project—it’s an investment in our future.

Ke Ala Pupukea was created by the City and County of Honolulu under the Harris Administration in 1994, and landscaped primarily by NSOC volunteers. These same NSOC volunteers, along with residents, maintained and cared for the small trees and shrubs along the bike path. Eight years ago, the City and County took over the care for Ke Ala Pupukea. This resulted in virtually no care or maintenance. It is important to note that the bike path was never built to code in the first place.

It is the only route between the beach roads and Kamehameha Highway for our children to pedal back and forth from Sunset Beach Elem., the skate park, the rec center, and tennis courts at Shark's Cove as well as all of the surf breaks in our neighborhood.

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La situation actuelle : / Current situation:

North Hatley est une destination touristique, et est désigné comme l’un des plus beaux villages du Québec. /
North Hatley is tourist destination and designated one of Québec’s most beautiful villages.

- Route 108 (chemins Capelton et Magog) du village est utilisé par un nombre important de cyclistes et de piétons (parents avec enfants/poussettes, piétons avec chiens, …). On y retrouve d’ailleurs, des habitations des deux côtés. /
- Route 108 (Capelton and Magog Roads) in the village road is used by a large number of cyclists and pedestrians (including parents with children/trolleys, pedestrians with dogs, etc.). There are houses on both sides of the road.

- La vitesse permise sur la portion de la Route 108 qui traverse le village est de 50Km/h, une limite que très peu respectent et trop élevée pour un village. /
- The speed allowed on 108 through the village is 50 km/h, a limit that very few respect and is too high for a village like North Hatley.

- Un nombre élevé de poids lourds passent à travers le village. La portion de la Route 108 qui traverse le village est étroite et sinueuse et n’est pas conçues pour des véhicules lourds pouvant circuler a 50km/h. Ajoutons aussi que ces poids lourds font un usage fréquent de leur frein moteur (ce qui est très bruyant). /
- Many heavy trucks pass through the village. The portion of 108 that crosses the village is narrow and winding and not suitable for heavy vehicles that can travel at 50km/h. Let us also add that these trucks often use of their engine brakes (which is extremely noisy).

- Malgré les améliorations apportées à la Route 410, notre village est-toujours une route de camions. /
- Despite the expansion of Route 410, our village is still a truck route.

Why We Need Action Now
This is not just a matter of statistics; this is about lives—our neighbors, families, and children. Distracted driving and construction have compounded the known risks on county roads. The population in and around Rogers continues to grow.

Pedestrian safety is a fundamental issue that affects our daily lives. Several intersections, crosswalks, and areas near schools, parks, and local businesses are in urgent need of enhancements to prevent further accidents. Having engaged with the County Commissioner's office we understand that statistics guide investment in safety. However, we continue to request that the wellbeing of citizens be considered subjectively. Much of Rogers is separated and surround by throughway county roads. Neighborhoods often require that pedestrians cross busy roadways to reach amenities, such as parks.

Statistics should not be a substitute for safety. The lack of sufficient pedestrian trails, proper signage, and safe crossing points only exacerbates the risk.

[First petition shared in 2021:]
Rogers is developing at a fast rate and is still viewed as a rural or third-tier suburb, according to Hennepin County.
The growth rate of Rogers and the larger area has caused traffic to increase. As major home developments grow the surrounding population, the traffic problems are only compounded.
Rogers is already divided by i-94. But neighborhoods and associations have become more fragmented by high-speed county roads with little shoulder room for pedestrians.
We are asking for the following:
1. Brockton Lane N: Suitable speed zones for families. Suitably marked pedestrian crossings to connect our neighborhoods and associations. Families represent the majority of these homes. Today the only reasonable means of crossing this 55 MPH zone is to hope for someone like a friendly semi driver to stop traffic for kids and parents.
1a. Brockton Lane N should have multiple turn lanes and widened shoulders to make room for pedestrian traffic.
2. A study and long-term development of the area along Cty 144 that divides Rogers Highschool and Community Center, and Rogers Middle School and north community park. We need this area to be safe and relieved of the congestion.
3. We need Cty 116 to connect to Cty 81, so that it bypasses Main St, Rogers. North of 116 was closed for a traffic circle and additional development just this year. The diverted traffic was most unwelcome and disruptive to school traffic.
3a. Cty 116 should be widened or a distinct pedestrian cycling lane added to connect Crow Hassan Park area through to Brockton Ln N/Cty 101. This would work to connect parks and major roadways to regional trails.

Comments and Feedback
Information and comments will be collected from residents during the petitioning period and may be included in submissions to Hennepin County and representatives.

History and Some Major Community Citings
Exhibit A: Brockton Lane N
Brockton Meadows Association has over 100 homes. Brockton Meadows Park is just west of Brockton Lane N. Over 40 homes are on the east side of Brockton Meadows Association.
Birchwood Estates is a new development that will put another 61 homes to the east of Brockton Lane N with the park destination on the other side of the high-speed county road.
Additional development in Dayton east on N Diamond Lake Rd causes additional traffic. Further development in Otsego compounds the problem and risks.

Exhibit B: N Diamond Lake - Cty 144
The Rogers High School and Middle School are home to over 2,000 students and staff. The Community Center and Recreation facility is in this area. This is an area that requires cooperation between multiple entities. The city of Rogers has made several changes to make the best of a stick traffic area. However, there is a need for further development.

Exhibit C: Territorial Road - Cty 116 and Main St
Neighborhood developments in Rogers have pushed out to Cty Rd 116. Traffic is a major concern. The Rogers Elementary School sits along Main St, and a big park project will expand the amenities and fields adjacent to the school. Another development is being built along Cty 116 in the near future, compounding these traffic concerns.

Exhibit D: Fletcher Bypass - Cty 116 to 81
A study in 2008 occurred to review suburb traffic along the i-94 NW corridor. It deemed Cty 116 and Fletcher/Cty 116 performing unacceptably. Today this intersection has a temporary traffic light and no left turn to detour to Cty 81. The N Fletcher gravel stretch of road that connects to Cty 81 is not a reasonable option for rush hour traffic.

Rogers put more money forward in 2018. (See article: https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/rogers/plans-continue-for-extension-of-fletcher-bypass-in-rogers/article_ff7a463a-c1bd-11e8-9413-cf28199ee626.html ) The city of Rogers has been waiting for the execution of the Fletcher Bypass project. Exhibit C states that traffic has and will only become more problematic along Main St, which passes by our main south community park and elementary school. For decades, the bypass has been studied to help relieve Main St of wear and tear and risk to children and neighbors. Main St will be developed soon with major projects scheduled, only exacerbating the problems.

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