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Petitioning Mayor Barry Sharpe

Mayor Barry Sharpe and Welland City Council: Renew the Welland Lease on the Welland portion of the East Side Canal Trail

Petition by

1. 1. Niagara Trails Committee
       

Many volunteers worked hard for the last 21 years with the Seaway Commission and the Niagara Region to develop the East Side Canal Trail. This trail is a vital segment of the larger Greater Niagara Circle Route Trail. Without this link, and City of Welland Support the entire 160km loop is at risk of closure. Thorold, Port Robinson, Port Colborne, Niagara on the Lake, Niagara Falls, Stephensville, Fort Erie, St. Catharines are at risk of having over $10.6million of federal, provincial and private sector money invested in developing and maintaining this tourism and local community trail; being wasted!

To:
Mayor Barry Sharpe, City of Welland

On June 1, please vote to Renew the City of Welland Lease on the Welland portion of the East Side Canal Trail.

Sincerely,
[Your name]

Reasons for signing

• Tracy Lynn Bell NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
  We need a multi trail system in Niagara. It can bring in lots of revenue along with being able to enjoy our sport in our own region instead travelling out of town.
• chad mills HAMILTON, CANADA
  awesome place to ride
• Daniel Kish ST. CATHARINES, CANADA
  This is one of the best kept trails in Niagara. Keep it one piece.
• Joe Hozjan FENWICK, CANADA
  This recreational area offers a place for many outside activities which brings many people together and gives us a sense of community.This is one of the few areas open to quadding.
• Josiah Pulst VIRGIL, CANADA
  It is getting harder and harder to find good legal riding places. Keep the kids from getting tickets or getting arrested for riding where they're not allowed, keep these kind of places open.
• greg appleton PORT COLBORNE, CANADA
  enjoy atv riding
• crystal thompson TORONTO, CANADA
  i grew up in this area would hate to see it change - so many of these areas are disappearing
• David Gillies WELLANDPORT, CANADA
  I have used this trail many times and would be very disappointed if we lost it.
• Micheal Bilodeau THOROLD, CANADA
  Closing trails is a no win for anybody.
• Eric Dick NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
  I use this trail for walking, dirtbiking, and mountain biking. it has been an important part of my life, and i would love for it to remain.
  Eric
  Member of:
  Ontario Federation of Trail Riders
  Niagara Timberline Riders
  Quad Niagara ATV Club
  and more...
• Brian Seburn ST.CATHARINES, CANADA
  It is time city councils everywhere started to have the courage to stand up to a problem caused by few. It seems anytime even one person complains about anything, councils jump all over it not looking at the bigger picture.
  This is a bigger picture. this are serves as a safe haven for motor cycles, horses, bicyclists, walkers, and hikers. As you should be aware, you are potentially opting out of a 160km circuit, and a lot of invested money. Please stand up and vote to keep this section accessable for all.
  Thank You!
• Eibert Dykstra NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
  We need it to get people outdoors
• Kaye Haverkamp NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
  Don't want to lose any green space
• Matt Keith GRIMSBY, CANADA
  This is an established trail system enjoyed by people across the Niagara Region and should be protected.
• Jeffrey Thomas NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
  I grew up in Thorold South and have spent many hours along sections of this trail. I enjoy quading along the trail and taking in the wonderful sights.
• Bill Strong DUNNVILLE, CANADA
  Our trails are an important asset that provide affordable recreational opportunities for everyone.
• Jeromy Purnell NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, CANADA
  It such a great place to enjoy various outdoor activities that may not be possible elsewhere.
• Amber Gilbert FENWICK, CANADA
  I enjoy riding my horse with friends on the East side canal trail
• Brad Seburn ST.CATHARINES, CANADA
  Its taking away a massive amount of land for friends and families to enjoy with a variety of activities.
• Chris S ST CATHARINES, CANADA
  This is important to me because of the dwindling area to safely ride dirt bikes in the Niagara region. There needs to be a safe, LEGAL place to participate in this type of activity and this area is perfect!
• sharon schmidt KITCHENER, CANADA
  I grew up in the Niagara Region and this trail adds to the quality of life, makes me want to visit again and again
• Niagara Trails Committee WELLAND, CANADA
  Many members of the Ontario Trails Council supported the development of this trail over the years. not enough has been done to support users in supporting this trail