Is traffic the biggest problem the city faces? If you drive it might be.

By Pepper Parr

March 29^th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

There really isn’t much the city can do about traffic on the streets of the city.

Nevertheless, Councillors Lisa Kearns and Paul Sharman want to gather people in a room and listen to what the various partners in the traffic game have to say.

Taking part in the event are:

Burlington Transit, City of Burlington Transportation Services, Burlington Integrated Mobility Transportation, Halton Region Infrastructure & Environmental Services, Halton Region Integrated Master Plan team, Metrolinx and the Halton Regional Police Service.

Will anything substantive come out of the meeting?  Will people be asked to set out their ideas?

Keep in mind that Kearns has announced she will file nomination papers in May, running for the Office of Mayor.  Her objective is to let the audience see her as a Mayor.

Buringlton is facing a significant increase in population at some point in the future.  The building of affordable housing just isn’t happening and until the log jams that have brought construction a standstill are worked out the focus isn’t going to be on transit.

The layout of the city is a major problem, and that cannot be changed.

There are consultants out there that do this kind of work – at some point, the city is going to have to find the people that can give the city direction.
It will be an interesting evening: an opportunity to say what you think and an occasion when you can hear what the people presenting have to say.

Burlington’s first-ever Community Traffic Forum: a dynamic, interactive event designed to bring residents together with transportation leaders, innovators, and safety experts to discuss the future of how we move through our city.

Whether you walk, bike, drive, take transit, or care about safer streets for your family, your voice matters. This forum is your opportunity to participate directly in conversations that influence traffic safety, congestion solutions, active transportation infrastructure, and the evolving needs of a growing community.

Registration is requested.  The number of people planning to attend is higher than expected – more than 100.

Click HERE to register