Kitchener has 3 streams of Traffic Calming; Formal, Seasonal and Resident led. Details on each are HERE
Information on the Traffic Calming Process is HERE
On Monday October 18, 2021 Kitchener Council passed a motion to reduce speeds on Residential Streets from 50kmh to 40kmh. Neighbourhoods have begun to be converted to the lower speed limit. It will take until 2024 to fully convert all zones in the city. The lower speed limit is in effect in a given neighbourhood when “gateway” signs are installed at the entrances and exits to the neighbourhood. This informs drivers they're entering or exiting a lower speed limit area.. Major city roads and all regional roads will remain at 50 km/h.
The lowering of speeds is important for safety. Lower speeds allow drivers to scan the roadway and intersections for pedestrians, children, or unusual movement and that lowers the potential for a collision to happen. If a pedestrian is hit by a car travelling 50km/h their chances of survival are about 15%. When travelling a 40km/h their chances of survival increase to 70%. Lower speeds increase safety.
Information on the Traffic Calming Process is HERE
On Monday October 18, 2021 Kitchener Council passed a motion to reduce speeds on Residential Streets from 50kmh to 40kmh. Neighbourhoods have begun to be converted to the lower speed limit. It will take until 2024 to fully convert all zones in the city. The lower speed limit is in effect in a given neighbourhood when “gateway” signs are installed at the entrances and exits to the neighbourhood. This informs drivers they're entering or exiting a lower speed limit area.. Major city roads and all regional roads will remain at 50 km/h.
The lowering of speeds is important for safety. Lower speeds allow drivers to scan the roadway and intersections for pedestrians, children, or unusual movement and that lowers the potential for a collision to happen. If a pedestrian is hit by a car travelling 50km/h their chances of survival are about 15%. When travelling a 40km/h their chances of survival increase to 70%. Lower speeds increase safety.
AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT CAMERA UPDATE
The Region of Waterloo, not the City Of Kitchener, is expanding their Automated Speed Camera Enforcement program.
Beginning in early 2025, The Region of Waterloo will add 16 new Community Safety Zones around Schools where ASE Cameras will be operating. Enforcement of speeds in these zones will be 24/7. 365 days of the year. The list of planned expanded locations for 2025 is HERE
More locations and cameras will be added each year until all 175 identified locations at critical community hubs are completed in 2028.
Provincial legislation stipulates that ASE Cameras can only be operated in Community Safety Zones. The Province's Highway Traffic Act, also stipulates that the fine in these zones is doubled.
To challenge a ticket or explain circumstances related to paying a ticket, The Region is using the AMPS (Administrative Monetary Penalty System) You can get connected to a screening officer by calling their Contact Centre at 519.575.4400 or by using their contact form HERE
Signage will be posted to inform drivers that an ASE Camera is coming and is in operation.
Beginning in early 2025, The Region of Waterloo will add 16 new Community Safety Zones around Schools where ASE Cameras will be operating. Enforcement of speeds in these zones will be 24/7. 365 days of the year. The list of planned expanded locations for 2025 is HERE
More locations and cameras will be added each year until all 175 identified locations at critical community hubs are completed in 2028.
Provincial legislation stipulates that ASE Cameras can only be operated in Community Safety Zones. The Province's Highway Traffic Act, also stipulates that the fine in these zones is doubled.
To challenge a ticket or explain circumstances related to paying a ticket, The Region is using the AMPS (Administrative Monetary Penalty System) You can get connected to a screening officer by calling their Contact Centre at 519.575.4400 or by using their contact form HERE
Signage will be posted to inform drivers that an ASE Camera is coming and is in operation.