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. School zones and neighbourhood bikeways will be reduced to 30 km/h. 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. School zones and neighbourhood bikeways will be reduced to 30 km/h. 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.