TORONTO — The Canadian Automobile Association says 71 per cent of Ontarians are concerned about the condition of the province's streets and roads.
The CAA also says a study conducted in advance of its annual Worst Roads campaign found that 60 per cent of respondents believe roads are not repaired in a timely manner.
Judging by recent social media comments from Thunder Bay motorists, there may be more than a few nominations for streets in the city to be included on this year's list.
"We want to know what roads are seen as pain points for Ontarians, whether the issue is congestion, potholes, road signage or childlikeness around pedestrian and cycling safety," CAA spokesperson Raymond Chan said Tuesday in announcing the campaign.
According to CAA, repairs have been completed in the past on many of the roads that have appeared on the list.
Thunder Bay residents may also report potholes to the city by filling out a form online.
In late 2017, the city acquired a new piece of equipment—the Python 5000—which removes debris from a pothole, dispenses fresh asphalt, then rolls it flat.
The $360,000 Canadian-manufactured machine is less labour-intensive as it requires only one person to operate.
A city official has stated that the number of potholes on city streets this year is similar to other years.
