• While concerns grow over local road safety, a 2022 speed hump pilot saw significantly improved adherence to posted speed limits.
  • Staff are now recommending Council approve the selection of up to one new speed hump location per ward.
  • Staff will consult with local residents and Councillors, emergency services, Public Works staff, and bus service providers when selecting sites.
  • A speed hump can delay fire and emergency services response time by ~30 seconds, more if multiple humps are close together.
  • Humps are removed for the winter season, so there are no impacts to winter maintenance services.
  • Arterial and collector roads, low-volume roads, and Regional roads are not eligible.
  • The 2023 Capital Budget provides enough resources for this and other traffic calming initiatives.