The goal of traffic calming is to improve safety on on residential streets. Reducing speeds is a big part of that, but road design that makes safety a priority for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and transit users. is what makes for lasting safety measures.
One of the ways we're doing that is through our VISION ZERO strategy that's comprised of Evaluation, Engineering, Enforcement, Education and Engagement. Since it began in 2022 there has been a 15% reduction in speeds on residential streets. You can learn about VISION ZERO HERE
Part of VISION ZERO is our COMPLETE STREETS program. Complete Streets are designed to be safe and comfortable for everyone. A street is “complete” when it works well for pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders and motorists. Complete streets also contribute to sustainability, health and social priorities, while providing beautiful streetscapes and places to enjoy. The brief COMPLETE STREETS GUIDE is HERE You can read the full version HERE
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
One of the ways we're doing that is through our VISION ZERO strategy that's comprised of Evaluation, Engineering, Enforcement, Education and Engagement. Since it began in 2022 there has been a 15% reduction in speeds on residential streets. You can learn about VISION ZERO HERE
Part of VISION ZERO is our COMPLETE STREETS program. Complete Streets are designed to be safe and comfortable for everyone. A street is “complete” when it works well for pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders and motorists. Complete streets also contribute to sustainability, health and social priorities, while providing beautiful streetscapes and places to enjoy. The brief COMPLETE STREETS GUIDE is HERE You can read the full version HERE
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