New Traffic Calming Policy to Support Safer Neighbourhoods

The Town of Whitby is working to support safe roads in neighbourhoods by developing a new Traffic Calming Policy and Guidelines - and wants to hear from you!

Traffic calming measures are things like speed humps, raised crosswalks and intersections, mini (neighbourhood) roundabouts, and more intended to slow traffic and support safe roads.

The goal of the new policy and guidelines is to establish a clear and more consistent process for how requests related to traffic calming measures are assessed and prioritized for Town roads.

Why This is Needed

Every year, the Town receives many requests to install traffic calming on residential streets. However, without a clear policy, traffic calming resulting from these requests hasn't always been based on traffic data or included community consultation. This has led to some dissatisfaction and at times, requests for their removal.

The new policy will create a fair and data-driven process to assess and prioritize requests for traffic calming, ensuring resources are used effectively. It will also make sure all requests are treated equally and that consultation happens before any changes are made.

Have Your Say

Community engagement is an important part of the new policy and guidelines' development.

Earlier this year, in Phase One of engagement, residents shared feedback to help inform:
  • criteria that will be used by staff to evaluate a traffic calming request received;
  • level of resident support required to initiate and implement traffic calming measures; and,
  • types of traffic calming measures that should be used in Whitby to address traffic issues.
View a summary of What We Heard.

Now, in this final phase of engagement, the Town wants feedback on the draft policy and guidelines.

Have your say:

  • Attend a Community Open House in-person or virtually on Wednesday, May 21 (2025), from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Council Chambers (575 Rossland Road East). The draft policy and guidelines will be presented with the opportunity for participants to ask questions and provide feedback.
    • Planning to attend virtually? Email thakalil@whitby.ca by May 19 to register and receive the meeting link.

Next Steps

Feedback collected will be considered during the finalization of the draft Traffic Calming Policy and Guidelines to be brought forward for Council approval.

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Additional Information

In October 2023, more than 900 people participated in a survey and mapping exercise to share where they thought traffic calming measures should be implemented in Whitby. This feedback identified numerous traffic-related concerns at various locations in the Town. The top five traffic-related concerns were speeding, traffic volume, dangerous driving, cut-through traffic, and school zones. The Traffic Calming Policy and Guidelines being drafted will consider and build on this input received.

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for more information or to learn about various types of traffic calming measures.

The Town of Whitby is working to support safe roads in neighbourhoods by developing a new Traffic Calming Policy and Guidelines - and wants to hear from you!

Traffic calming measures are things like speed humps, raised crosswalks and intersections, mini (neighbourhood) roundabouts, and more intended to slow traffic and support safe roads.

The goal of the new policy and guidelines is to establish a clear and more consistent process for how requests related to traffic calming measures are assessed and prioritized for Town roads.

Why This is Needed

Every year, the Town receives many requests to install traffic calming on residential streets. However, without a clear policy, traffic calming resulting from these requests hasn't always been based on traffic data or included community consultation. This has led to some dissatisfaction and at times, requests for their removal.

The new policy will create a fair and data-driven process to assess and prioritize requests for traffic calming, ensuring resources are used effectively. It will also make sure all requests are treated equally and that consultation happens before any changes are made.

Have Your Say

Community engagement is an important part of the new policy and guidelines' development.

Earlier this year, in Phase One of engagement, residents shared feedback to help inform:
  • criteria that will be used by staff to evaluate a traffic calming request received;
  • level of resident support required to initiate and implement traffic calming measures; and,
  • types of traffic calming measures that should be used in Whitby to address traffic issues.
View a summary of What We Heard.

Now, in this final phase of engagement, the Town wants feedback on the draft policy and guidelines.

Have your say:

  • Attend a Community Open House in-person or virtually on Wednesday, May 21 (2025), from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Council Chambers (575 Rossland Road East). The draft policy and guidelines will be presented with the opportunity for participants to ask questions and provide feedback.
    • Planning to attend virtually? Email thakalil@whitby.ca by May 19 to register and receive the meeting link.

Next Steps

Feedback collected will be considered during the finalization of the draft Traffic Calming Policy and Guidelines to be brought forward for Council approval.

Subscribe to follow this project to stay informed and be notified of future opportunities to have your say.

Additional Information

In October 2023, more than 900 people participated in a survey and mapping exercise to share where they thought traffic calming measures should be implemented in Whitby. This feedback identified numerous traffic-related concerns at various locations in the Town. The top five traffic-related concerns were speeding, traffic volume, dangerous driving, cut-through traffic, and school zones. The Traffic Calming Policy and Guidelines being drafted will consider and build on this input received.

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for more information or to learn about various types of traffic calming measures.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Survey - New Traffic Calming Policy to Support Safer Neighbourhoods

    The Town of Whitby is working to support safe roads in neighborhoods by developing a new Traffic Calming Policy and Guidelines - and we want to hear from you! 

    Traffic calming is a set of measures used to "calm" traffic. Examples include speed humps, raised crosswalks and intersections, and mini (neighbourhood) roundabouts. For more information, check out our responses to Frequently Asked Questions. 

Page last updated: 08 May 2025, 02:00 PM