FAQ'S - WHEN THE TRAIL OPENS
Frequently Asked Questions related to when the Millennium Trail (Section 5)
opens to the public and begins operations.
WHAT WILL BE THE HOURS OF OPERATION?
Per City policy, Parks and Trails are open from dusk to dawn.
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The trail will be closed after dark. There will be no lights along the trail.
Source: Mr. Nick GOLIA (City of Niagara Falls)
WHO WILL POLICE THE TRAIL?
The City contracts a Security Company to conduct routine mobile patrols of trails. This company will monitor the trail and respond to calls for service placed by members of the public.
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The trail is being designed with good sight-lines and keeping safety in mind by employing the principles of CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design).
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Parks and Trails, per City policy, are closed after dark.
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Residents can contact the Municipal Service Centre at 905.356.7521 ext.4211 or direct at 905.356-1355 to report any trail concerns. The Service Centre operates 24/7 and a call would filter to a Shift Supervisor for action.
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Source: Mr. Nick GOLIA (City of Niagara Falls)
Source: https://niagarafalls.ca/pdf/capital-projects/12/4b11prh41eb.pdf
HOW DO I REPORTÂ VIOLENCE, VANDALISM ORÂ INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR?
The City operates what is known as the "Rzone". The "R" in Rzone stands for "respect and responsibility" - respect for yourself; respect for others; and responsibility for all your actions.
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Through this program, the City seeks to address various concerns related to abuse and inappropriate behaviour at all of its Recreation Facilities, such as trails, through Rzone reporting.
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To report an incident, visit: https://surveyanyplace.com/s/glzlovid
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Read the Rzone policy here: https://niagarafalls.ca/pdf/1000.21-r-zone-policy.pdf
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For more information about the Rzone program, please visit: https://niagarafalls.ca/city-hall/recreation/rzone.aspx
HOW WILL THE TRAIL BE MAINTAINED?
The City will mow grass against backyard fences and the City will provide Winter Maintenance for the trail.
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Spraying will continue to occur on the OPG fence line (closest to canal).
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Some no-mow areas will be established.
HOW DO I REPORT ILLEGAL DUMPING?
If you observe Illegal Dumping, you can call Crime Stoppers of Niagara at 1-800-594-5542 or report online at: https://www.niagararegion.ca/waste/contact/dumping/report-illegal-dumping.aspx
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Illegal Dumping is a crime and the Niagara Region is working with all 12 Niagara Municipalities, including the City of Niagara Falls, to address this issue. Rewards are offered for cases in which the individual returns and cleans up the dumped items or in the case of a conviction. For more information, please visit: https://www.niagararegion.ca/waste/contact/dumping/default.aspx