Speed Management on Lanark County Roads
On June 26, 2024, Lanark County Council approved the adoption of a new Speed Managment Policy. The policy is intended to support the municipality in identifying locations experiencing excessive speeding by motor vehicle drivers and provide guidance on the application of speed management measures, including speed limit changes and traffic calming initiatives. The policy is intended to improve safety for all road users, reduce incidents of aggressive driving, and improve livability for community residents.
How to Request Speed Managment Measures
To report a speed/ traffic related concern on a County road, and request review by Lanark County staff, please fill out the below form and submit to roads@lanarkcounty.ca
Request for Speed Management Measures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lanark County Speed Management Policy?
The Speed Management Policy lays out the process to initiate, review, install, monitor, and assess speed management measures on County Roads in an equitable and consistent manner. The policy describes the steps and process for responding to resident traffic safety concerns. This includes the use of Community Safety Zones, speed limit changes, and traffic calming measures. The policy sets out a step-by-step process to evaluate appropriate speed management measures specific to Lanark County. The policy also provides a list of traffic calming measures that could be used by the County.
What is Speed Management?
Speed management “is the act of influencing drivers to adopt speeds the offer mobility without unduly compromising safety.” It includes a wide variety of techniques (including traffic calming) to maximize compliance with properly set speed limits. Used effectively, speed management can reduce incidences of motorists driving too fast for conditions.
What is Traffic Calming?
Traffic calming is a set of measures used to “calm” traffic. The goal is to create safer streets for all users. This includes pedestrians, people who use mobility devices, cyclists, and motorists. Used effectively, traffic calming measures can reduce speeds, limit cut-through traffic, and discourage poor driving habits, such as distracted or aggressive driving.
What is a Traffic Calming Toolbox?
A Traffic Calming Toolbox is a set of potential solutions that might be considered to address traffic concerns on a specific road. The Toolbox has been developed with local context in mind and provides guidance on the following:
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Appropriate traffic calming measures for use on County Roads;
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Locations and types of roads that qualify for traffic calming; and
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Timing for requests for installation of a traffic calming measure.
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