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Issue Timeline: speed_limits

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3 civic action(s) on speed_limits across 3 meeting(s) (2024-09-09 to 2026-06-22).

Timeline

2024-09-09 — Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes)

Speed Limits on Queens Line and Merlin Road (motion; carried)

Speed Limits on Queens Line and Merlin Road (Communities of Raleigh and Tilbury East)

Source: Council Meeting - September 9 2024 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2026-06-08 — Council Meeting - June 8 2026 (Minutes)

Speed limits, traffic calming and wildlife activity (notice_of_motion; unknown)

Councillor Ceccacci presented a Notice of Motion regarding Speed Limits, Traffic Calming Measures and Areas of Significant Wildlife Activity. The motion will be added to the June 22, 2026 Council Meeting for discussion and voting.

Source: Council Meeting - June 8 2026 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2026-06-22 — Combined Council Meeting - June 22 2026 (Minutes)

Speed limits, traffic calming and wildlife-sensitive roads (vote; carried (18-0))

MovedCouncillor CeccacciSecondedCouncillor Thompson"Whereas, managing vehicular speeds in urban areas is critical to enhancing pedestrian safety, reducing traffic collision severity, and fostering walkable, vibrant communities; and
Whereas standard urban speed limits may not reflect the safety needs of high-density residential areas, school zones, and active transportation corridors; and
Whereas the Municipality contains unique natural habitats and wildlife corridors where vehicular traffic poses risks to biodiversity and animal welfare; and
Whereas modern, ecology-focused road design and traffic calming measures can reduce vehicle speeds and wildlife fatalities;
Now therefore be it resolved that Council direct Staff to report to the next term of Council on the feasibility, costs, and impacts of lowering default urban speed limits in designated residential and high-pedestrian areas; and
Be it further resolved that staff identify areas of significant wildlife activity and intersect this with traffic collision data to map “High-Risk Wildlife-Sensitive Areas and Vehicle Collision Zones”; and
Be it further resolved that staff investigate and recommend appropriate traffic calming measures for such areas; and
Be it further resolved that staff explore the development of a “Wildlife-Sensitive Road Design Policy” for consideration in future major road construction, reconstruction, and maintenance projects, including measures such as wildlife crossings and right-of-way vegetation management; and
Be it further resolved that that staff present this report with policy options recommendations and best practices from other municipalities for public consultation, with recommendations reflecting feedback to the next term of council."Yes (18)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldMotion Carried (18 to 0)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 22 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(f)