Have your say on playing sports on Mississauga streets

The City is reviewing its by-laws and seeking resident feedback on playing sports and using sports equipment on local roads in Mississauga.

Currently, playing sports and using sports equipment on local roads is enforced on a complaint basis and issues are resolved through education.

Until Tuesday, August 6, Mississauga residents are invited to share their thoughts on playing sports on local roads using the online survey. The survey will help the City understand what sports are currently played on streets, how often sports are played on streets, and if residents have any feedback or concerns. Responses will inform recommendations for potential changes to the by-laws, including:

• What sports, if any, should be permitted on Mississauga streets.
• If allowed, when and where street sports should be permitted in Mississauga.
• Where sports equipment should be stored when not in use.
• How the updated by-laws will be enforced.

For more information and to complete the survey, visit mississauga.ca/street-sports.

Background

In June 2023, Mississauga City Council passed a motion directing staff to produce a report that reviews the City’s current by-laws as they relate to sports and sports equipment on roads in Mississauga. The results of this survey will inform this report which will consider amending the City’s Traffic By-law and Highway Obstruction By-law to permit sports on local streets where it can be done in a safe and responsible manner. The staff report will be brought to Council for review in the fall.

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