Council approved a Speed Reduction Policy that will allow Community Leagues to request that the City undertake a review of speed limits for residential roadways within their community, for consideration of reducing the speed limit on residential roadways within their community to 40 km/hr. Upon receipt of this request, the request will be referred to the Administration for review in accordance with City Procedures for consideration of speed reduction to 40 km/hr.
If it is determined, through a joint assessment of alternatives by the Administration and the Community, that use of a reduced 40 km/hr neighbourhood speed limit is appropriate; a Traffic Bylaw amendment will be prepared and brought forward to Council for approval. Prior to bringing it forward, it would need to be supported by:
This policy does not apply to arterial roadways within or on the boundary of communities (arterial roadways as defined by the Transportation System Bylaw)
If it is determined, through a joint assessment of alternatives by the Administration and the Community, that use of a reduced 40 km/hr neighbourhood speed limit is appropriate; a Traffic Bylaw amendment will be prepared and brought forward to Council for approval. Prior to bringing it forward, it would need to be supported by:
- A letter of support from the Community League
- A recommendation of support from the Administration outlining the appropriateness of the measure and other alternatives considered
- Evidence of community support (minimum 67%) through surveys undertaken by the Administration
This policy does not apply to arterial roadways within or on the boundary of communities (arterial roadways as defined by the Transportation System Bylaw)
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