Project Update January 2025

Over the past few months, we have made significant progress on implementing area speed limits in residential neighbourhoods. New 40 km/h ‘AREA’ speed limit signs were installed at the entrances to neighbourhoods in six new areas, with speed limits further reduced to 30 km/h directly in front of schools along local roads. Areas where speed limits were recently reduced include:

Westbrook
Rideau Heights / Marker’s Acres
Kingscourt
Henderson / Auden Park
Reddendale
Fairway Hills / Polson Park

Area Speed Limit Map Now Available

To keep residents informed, a new Area Speed Limit Map has been launched. This interactive map will be regularly updated as area speed limits are implemented across the city. You can use this tool to check that status of speed limit changes planned in your neighbourhood and see where changes have been implemented.

Why Lower Speed Limits?

Driving at reduced speeds improves safety for everyone by lowering the likelihood and severity of collisions.

The area speed limit initiative reflects community feedback, including surveys where 83% of residents identified speeding as a concern in their neighbourhoods. It aligns with Council’s Strategic Priorities and the recommendations of the School Pedestrian Safety Working Group.

What’s Next?

The City is currently progressing through Phase 1 of this multi-phase project. Future phases will expand area speed limits to additional neighbourhoods, urban areas without schools, and eventually rural roads where further study is needed.

Stay tuned for more updates on neighbourhood speed limits by signing up for updates under "Follow Project," and don’t forget to explore the new Area Speed Limit Map for an overview of the project progress.