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Community Action
Ontario's Worst Roads
The annual CAA Worst Roads campaign creates awareness about the lack of road maintenance and encourages Ontarians to take action on this issue. CAA's goal is to bring Ontario's roads and bridges up to a safe and acceptable standard as well as promote safer driving and a cleaner environment.
CAA and the Ontario Road Builder's Association have teamed up again this year to compile a list of the 20 Worst Roads in Ontario, as voted by you!
What is a 'Worst Road'?
A 'Worst Road' is any stretch of paved infrastructure, including bridges, meant for any type of vehicle that shows severe deterioration and/or a stretch of road that is designed in a way that may cause increased traffic, frequent accidents, and congestion which could potentially endanger drivers and pedestrians.
Top 3 2009 Worst Roads:
- 1. Steeles Avenue City of Toronto
- 2. Ritson Road City of Oshawa
- 3. Burlington Street City of Hamilton
Speak up
The new HST is here to stay, but you haven't had your say on the controversial sales tax. Here's your chance. Click below and sign CAA's e-petition to Premier Dalton McGuinty and Finance Minister Dwight Duncan. Demand that a portion of the harmonized sales tax collected at the gas pumps be steered into road infrastructure and maintenance.
Damage caused by bad roads can add up
If you hit a pothole
| Item | Cost + Labour* |
|---|---|
| Aligning four wheels | $100 + 0.8 hours |
| Replacing tires | $75 to $400 + 0.2 hours |
| Replacing tire rims | $100 to $700 + 1.5 hours |
| Repairing suspension | $85 + 2.7 hours |
| Total: | $555 to $2,230 |
Congestion wears out your brakes
| Item | Cost + Labour* |
|---|---|
| Pads | $100 each + 0.2 hours |
| Calipers | $100 each + 0.8 hours |
| Rotors | $100 + 1 hour |
| Total: | $500 |
*Average labour rate in Ontario is about $85/hour.
See also
Save on auto insurance
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Ontario's roads are in your hands
CAA Car Care Centres are your neighbourhood car repair facilities providing high quality repairs at fair prices.
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