Traffic Calming

The Traffic Calming Request Policy was developed with the goal of improving public safety for all road users by altering driver behaviour to encourage appropriate speeds on the Township’s roads. Traffic calming measures can reduce vehicles speeds and volumes while also reducing conflicts between road users. Traffic calming is used where the majority of motorists are driving inappropriately. For locations where only a few motorists are speeding Police enforcement is the best solution - please refer to the Road Watch section below or visit the Road Watch Program site for further information.

                                         Traffic Calming Chart

 

 Submit a Traffic Calming Request

                                                                                                                            

Traffic Calming Request Schedule 

Request Intake PeriodRequests can be submitted to the Township any time of the year. However, any request submitted after September 15th will be evaluated for the following year’s evaluation.
Data Collection PeriodAny necessary traffic data will be collected prior to October 31st in order to conduct the evaluation of traffic calming warrant.
Evaluation PeriodThe data will be evaluated and prioritized from November 1st to February 28th based on the Traffic Calming Strategy.
Implementation PeriodSelected traffic calming measures will be procured between March 1st to April 31st (if in-house staff resources and expertise not available) and implemented between May 1st and June 3rd.
Monitoring PeriodMonitoring of recently installed traffic calming measures will be conducted between September 1st and October 31st.

Traffic Calming Request Queue

#
Year of Study
Purpose of Study
Study Location
Status
1
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Western Ave (Saint Patrick School)
Completed
2
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Wellar Ave
Completed
3
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
15th Sideroad, West of Weston
Completed
4
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Diana Dr
Completed
5
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Stan Roots
Completed
6
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Intersection of Hawman
Completed
7
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Intersection of Henley
Completed
8
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Rebellion Way, from Lloydtown Aurora to Queen St
Completed
9
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Tatton Crt
Completed
10
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
15th Sideroad between Keele and Lake Marie Trail
Completed
11
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Skyline Trail (between Hill Farm and Northcott Way)
Completed
12
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Cooper Dr
Completed
13
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Bluff Trail
Completed
14
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Queen Street (from 10th Concession to Rebellion Way)
Completed
15
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Norman Dr
Completed
16
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Bennett Drive
Completed
17
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
16th Sideroad (Between Keele and Dufferin)
Completed
18
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Dufferin (between King Street and Graham Sideroad)
Completed
19
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Larkin Avenue 
Completed
20
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Lavender Valley
Completed
21
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Stan Roots (re-study, complaint about counter location)
Completed
22
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Claudview Street
Completed
23
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Greenside Drive
Completed
24
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Hillside Drive
Completed
25
2024
Traffic Calming Measurement
Martin St (between Norman & Melrose)
Completed
26
2025
Traffic Calming Measurement
10th Concession (North of King Rd and South of Huntington)
To be Studied
27
2025
Traffic Calming Measurement
Graham Sideroad
To be Studied
28
2025
Traffic Calming Measurement
11th Concession (@16th Sideroad)
To be Studied
29
2025
Traffic Calming Measurement
10th Concession
From Queen St to Hwy 9
To be Studied
30
2025
Traffic Calming Measurement
Dufferin St (King St to Miller's Sideroad)
To be Studied
31
2025
Traffic Calming Measurement
Dufferin St (Miller's Sideroad to Davis Dr.)
To be Studied


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Frequently Asked Questions

Installation of Speed Humps

Road Watch

The York Regional Police Road Watch Program is a community-driven program that provides citizens with a means to report dangerous or aggressive drivers to the Police.  Instances of unsafe lane changes, disobeying traffic lights and stop signs are some typical types of behaviours that qualify for a Road Watch submission.

Road Watch incorporates three components essential to modifying aggressive driving behaviour:

•    Public education and awareness
•    Participation
•    Enforcement

By creating greater awareness and encouraging increased public participation, the program is designed to reduce motor vehicle collisions and potential fatalities.

What is aggressive driving?

Aggressive driving is defined as speeding, following too closely, failure to yield right-of-way, improper lane changes, disobeying traffic signs and signals and other similar behaviour. The personal injury, vehicle damage, repair costs and time consequences have serious implications for everyone.

How can you help?

If you observe a dangerous act of aggressive driving on a Township of King road, please fill in the details on the Road Watch Online Citizen Report form, or call York Regional Police at 905-895-1221 ext. 7550.