The City of Vaughan has retained an independent consultant to undertake the Neighbourhood Area Traffic Calming Policy, Design and Speed Management Plan, also known as the Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Plan. This project is aligned with the directions, programs and plans outlined in the City’s MoveSmart Mobility Management Strategy (MoveSmart). 

As part of this project, the City will update the existing Neighbourhood Traffic Committee Policy and Procedures to establish a set of revised guidelines for implementing traffic calming measures along new and existing roads in Vaughan to create a high-quality, people-oriented and sustainable built environment that continues promoting a culture of road safety.  

Traffic calming refers to physical features and road designs to:

• reduce vehicular speeds.
• reduce the number and severity of collisions.
• improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
• improve the quality of the environment.
• potentially reduce traffic volumes. 

Traffic calming can take many forms to slow down vehicular speed and create safer roads. This can include the development or installation of curb and sidewalk extensions, roundabouts, narrowed roads, raised crosswalks at intersections, pavement markings, flexi-posts or streetscaping.