Click on one of the headers below to learn more about Roads Operations in the Township of Tiny.
Roads in Tiny
There are 470 kilometers of road within the Township of Tiny which township staff successfully maintain to Provincial standards while also striving to remain financially responsible to our ratepayers.
Municipal 511 - Traffic Disruption Notifications
To better communicate with residents, the Township of Tiny is now using Municipal 511, an an interactive mapping system that helps to centralize planning and communication of traffic disruptions. This tool will be used to help communicate about road closures, lane closures, and other traffic disruptions such as construction and events. View the live map below.
In accordance with Township of Tiny By-law 07-031 as amended by By-Law 10-006 and Section 122 of the Highway Traffic Act:
Reduced load restrictions will be in effect from March 1st to April 30th inclusive, and may be extended into May at the Township’s discretion.
While the reduced load restrictions are in effect, no commercial vehicle or trailer may be operated or drawn upon any road within the Township of Tiny where the weight per axle exceeds 5,000 kg.
Roads are maintained to meet or exceed Ontario Regulation 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways. This regulation was made under the Municipal Act to create a consistent maintenance standard for all Municipalities in Ontario.
The regulation recognizes that heavily travelled roads where vehicles travel at high speed require better conditions than lightly travelled roads where vehicles travel at lower speeds. They have created a road classification system to set the standards for each type of road. The Township of Tiny currently has only class 3 to 6 roads with major roads such as Angela Schmidt-Foster Road being a class 3, and most subdivision roads being a class 5.
To report a dangerous road condition, please call the main office at: (705) 526-4204 or Toll free 1-866-939-TINY (8469).
Dust Control
Gravel roads create an undesirable level of dust during the summer months. Calcium chloride is used to control the amount of dust caused by the movement of traffic on the dry roads.
Dust control is very costly and has a slight environmental impact on the surrounding area. For these reasons, the dust control is only applied once per year in late June. This allows the wet spring conditions to provide a natural dust control for as long as possible. In the drier, hotter months the applied dust control will provide more effective treatment.
As funds become available, gravel roads throughout the Township are being hard surfaced to eliminate the need for dust control measures. Please see the section “Construction Projects” to find out which roads are next in line for surfacing. This is a long-term project that will continue for many years into the future.
Further information regarding the use of Calcium Chloride (PDF)
Potholes
Potholes, bumps, cracks and other road defects are particularly troublesome in the spring and during mild winter weather, due to repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Motorists are advised to use extra caution at these times.
Regular road maintenance provides a smooth safe driving surface and protects the road from further degradation. Road conditions throughout the Township are regularly inspected and repairs are made in a timely manner.
Grading
Gravel roads develop potholes and “washboard” conditions over time. These conditions can impair proper drainage and cause poor driving conditions.
A grader is used several times a year in these areas to restore the surface condition of the road.
Ditching
Ditching is completed to upkeep drainage systems and to prevent water from ponding onto roads and to keep road bases dry. Water that ponds on the road causes the road to deteriorate more quickly than normal resulting in costly repairs or resurfacing. Ditching is completed each year on a priority basis.
Some ditches are dry for most if not all of the year while others are regularly filled with water. Standing water in ditches occurs where there is a high ground water table, usually in low lying areas. These areas are difficult to drain and maintain.
Please click the links below entitled "PW-21 - Ditching Policy" and "PW-21 - Ditching Policy Diagram" to find out more about the Township of Tiny's responsibilities for the maintenance of drainage ditches and culverts.
The Township of Tiny holds the safety of its residents as a top priority and strives to ensure that proper signage contributes to the protection of our community. If you have a concern about speeding in a particular area, please take a moment to review the Speed Flow Chart provided below.
All requests from residents, committees and associations must follow the process detailed in the Speed Flow Chart.
Streetlights are installed in major intersections and in all subdivisions constructed since 1990 throughout the Township of Tiny. Some streetlights have also been installed in sharp bends when required to improve road safety.
Occasionally, a streetlight will malfunction causing the light to fail or to stay on at all times. When a streetlight is not operating properly, the Township will contact a qualified professional to repair the light.
To report a malfunctioning streetlight, please call the main office at: (705) 526-4204 or Toll free 1-866-939-TINY (8469).
PW-023 - Street Light Policy (PDF)
The purpose of this Policy is to provide a policy and method to address requests for the installation of new Street Lights within the Township of Tiny.
What time of day does line painting occur?
Line painting may be completed during day, evening, or nighttime hours.Why don’t line painters just paint at night only?
Line painting at night may not always be ideal as road surface and atmospheric temperatures are changing at different rates, which can result in condensation on the roadway. The condensation can create poor conditions for paint to adhere to the roadway, which is why line painters need to pay close attention to the conditions.How long does it take for road paint to dry?
Normal latex (water-based paint) used for roadway application typically dries within two (2) minutes of application (weather depending).Paint operations are causing traffic backups, can I pass the warning trucks?
The intent of the warning trucks behind the line painter is to provide sufficient space and time to allow for the paint to dry. If you drive over the yellow centerline to pass line painting operations, you risk paint ending up on your vehicle. Please be patient and follow the direction of the warning trucks.What if I get paint on my vehicle?
If paint gets on your vehicle, go through a car wash or power spray your vehicle as soon as possible. If that doesn’t remove the road paint, you can try spraying WD-40 on the affected area, letting it dry for two hours, and then rewashing it with soap, water, and a sponge. Alternative methods to remove road paint include applying Vaseline to the affected area, letting it sit overnight, and rewashing it. It is not recommended to scrub the affected area with any type of abrasive pad or cloth. All attempts to remove road paint are done at your own risk.If I cannot remove the paint, is the Township responsible?
The Township of Tiny assumes no liability for paint damages to any vehicles that have crossed wet paint lines or disobeyed the warning signs and guide vehicles.The Township of Tiny has a Mailbox Policy (PW-024) that helps to standardize rural mailboxes in the township that are on the roadside. This policy outlines specifications about setbacks for mailboxes, and the Township's rules for replacing mailboxes in the rare instance of plow damage.