Traffic Calming Strategy

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We know how much traffic safety affects the quality of life for Innisfil residents just like you—that's why we're developing a traffic calming strategy. The strategy will blend the best, proven techniques with new, forward-thinking technologies, allowing us to address the community's traffic calming safety needs. Staff are working with an external consultant (EXP Services) to gain insight, follow best practices, and create a focus for this project. But we also need to hear from the context experts, and that means our residents.

What is traffic calming?

Traffic calming is the deliberate slowing of motor vehicle traffic on local roadways in a residential setting. Traffic calming reduces the negative effects of motor vehicle use, alters driver behaviour, and improves conditions for non-motorized roadway users. Essentially, we want to protect people getting around town who are walking, biking, skateboarding, etc. Historically, traffic calming has been achieved, with varying success, by physical measures that include things like signs, landscaping, pavement markings, speed bumps, curb bump-outs, and more.

In preparing the strategy, there will be a review of the existing road network uses and demands, customer inquiries, speed data, and collision data.

This project includes:

  • A hotspot analysis to determine key locations for traffic calming measures
  • A review of traffic calming best practices and emerging technologies
  • A pilot program to evaluate recommended traffic calming measures
  • The preparation of a Design Guide for Traffic Calming
  • Recommendations of Policy updates and development
  • Preparation of a 10-Year Traffic Calming Program

Past engagement

Public Open House #1

We held the first virtual public open house on April 26, 2022. You can review the recording and presentation materials for more information.

Traffic Calming Pilot Projects 

Traffic Calming Pilot Projects were held at select locations in Innisfil from August 26 to October 11, 2022. An online survey was open from October 31 to November 21, 2022 to collect feedback on the pilot projects.

Public Open House #2

We held the second virtual public open house on December 12, 2022. You can review the recording and presentation materials for more information.

Final Report

The final report for this project was presented to Council at the March 22, 2023 Council meeting and approved at the April 12, 2023 Council meeting. You can watch the meetings on the Town's YouTube channel.

We know how much traffic safety affects the quality of life for Innisfil residents just like you—that's why we're developing a traffic calming strategy. The strategy will blend the best, proven techniques with new, forward-thinking technologies, allowing us to address the community's traffic calming safety needs. Staff are working with an external consultant (EXP Services) to gain insight, follow best practices, and create a focus for this project. But we also need to hear from the context experts, and that means our residents.

What is traffic calming?

Traffic calming is the deliberate slowing of motor vehicle traffic on local roadways in a residential setting. Traffic calming reduces the negative effects of motor vehicle use, alters driver behaviour, and improves conditions for non-motorized roadway users. Essentially, we want to protect people getting around town who are walking, biking, skateboarding, etc. Historically, traffic calming has been achieved, with varying success, by physical measures that include things like signs, landscaping, pavement markings, speed bumps, curb bump-outs, and more.

In preparing the strategy, there will be a review of the existing road network uses and demands, customer inquiries, speed data, and collision data.

This project includes:

  • A hotspot analysis to determine key locations for traffic calming measures
  • A review of traffic calming best practices and emerging technologies
  • A pilot program to evaluate recommended traffic calming measures
  • The preparation of a Design Guide for Traffic Calming
  • Recommendations of Policy updates and development
  • Preparation of a 10-Year Traffic Calming Program

Past engagement

Public Open House #1

We held the first virtual public open house on April 26, 2022. You can review the recording and presentation materials for more information.

Traffic Calming Pilot Projects 

Traffic Calming Pilot Projects were held at select locations in Innisfil from August 26 to October 11, 2022. An online survey was open from October 31 to November 21, 2022 to collect feedback on the pilot projects.

Public Open House #2

We held the second virtual public open house on December 12, 2022. You can review the recording and presentation materials for more information.

Final Report

The final report for this project was presented to Council at the March 22, 2023 Council meeting and approved at the April 12, 2023 Council meeting. You can watch the meetings on the Town's YouTube channel.

Consultation has concluded

  • Traffic Calming Pilot Projects

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    We pilot tested some traffic calming safety measures in areas that have been reported as high-speed zones, despite the posted speed limit. We want your feedback on the pilot tests (see survey tab). The following presents the locations and traffic calming measures tested:

    Shore Acres Drive

    On-road pavement marking with the speed limit sign wording (50 km/h).

    Belle Aire Beach Road

    Chicanes with a barrier curb and barrels.

    Maple Road

    Flexible bollards, speed cushions, and a raised pedestrian crossing.

    The locations were selected based on a number of criteria including speeding history, collision history, a GIS-based analysis, and more. The type of traffic calming measures were chosen based on proven effectiveness, cost and suitability for the location.

    This pilot project ran from August 26 to October 11, 2022. The data collected will help evaluate the impact of these measures. The information will be used to inform a 10-year traffic calming program, policy, and traffic calming design guide.

    The online survey, available October 31 to November 30, 2022, will help assess how residents feel about these traffic calming measures and their level of effectiveness.

    We look forward to sharing the results with you as we continue to make improvements to road safety in Innisfil!