Newmarket, ON
City in Ontario
Canada
Newmarket, ON conducts Leak Detection Program trial using newly installed water meters
Newmarket is replacing all of its residential and commercial meters with wireless devices for more accurate readings. The Leak Detection Program monitors water consumption data at select addresses with new meters for continuous use or usage spikes. Suspected leaks lead to outreach by the town to affected addresses for timely repairs. Local officials estimate CAD 400 in savings per fixed leak and an average repair time of five days compared to 120 days with manual inspections.
Newmarket, ON
Canada
Newmarket, ON updates the public on town goals with the Council Strategic Priorities Dashboard
This online portal monitors progress on the six strategic priorities identified in a 2018 community survey. Priorities like long-term financial sustainability and safe transport include two major initiatives updated on a twice-annual basis. Each priority page explains why these initiatives are tracked and what metrics are used to determine success. Dashboard users can review the town's four-year plan and additional initiatives for each priority.
Newmarket, ON
Canada
Newmarket, ON develops Administrative Monetary Penalty System to keep traffic tickets out of court
AMPS improves resident responses to tickets while freeing courts for more complex cases. Offenders can pay their fines minus 25% discounts within 15 days of receipt. An appeal to dismiss can be filed with a screening officer and then a hearing officer during the 15-day window. AMPS allows the ticket recipient to request online or phone appeals at the screening officer level. A failed appeal requires payment of the ticket plus a $25 CAD administrative fee.
Newmarket, ON
Canada
Newmarket, ON creates connectivity and generates data with smart benches program
Town officials coordinated with the Main Street District Business Improvement Area (BIA) to install Soofa benches with solar panels. Each bench uses solar power to charge phones and offers WiFi connectivity. Newmarket and the BIA analyze mobile data gathered from each bench on outdoor space use, pedestrian movement, and time spent per location.
Newmarket, ON
Canada