New Traffic Calming Policy Approved

Today, City Council approved an updated Traffic Calming Policy following public engagement and a comprehensive review of the former process in 2022.

The new policy clearly defines how to evaluate whether a given street is eligible for traffic calming, and what steps need to take place throughout the process. The updated process includes a petition from people who live on a street, data collection on site, and installation of trial temporary measures. Information about the process and policy is outlined on the City Council agenda.

Traffic calming uses mostly physical traffic management techniques that aim to reduce the negative effects of motor vehicle use, alter driver behavior, and improve conditions for all street users. Background information about the engagement process is available at EngageStJohns.ca.

Streets that have already trialed temporary traffic calming, and will see permanent installation of speed cushions this year include:

• University Avenue
• Ennis Avenue
• Quidi Vidi Road
• Craigmillar Avenue
• Southside Road

Streets where temporary traffic calming measures will be trialed this summer include:

• Baird Place between Vinnicombe Street to Wicklow Street
• Frecker Drive between Cowan Avenue and Hamlyn Road
• Stavanger Drive between Snows Lane and Shortall Street
• Empire Avenue between Blackmarsh Road and Jensen Camp Road
• Rotary Drive

The City of St. John’s is committed to building a balanced transportation network to get people and goods where they want to go safely.