Traffic and Speed Management Study
The City of Vaughan is conducting a neighbourhood Traffic and Speed Management Study for the Athabasca area (community south of Kirby Road and west of Dufferin Street).
The study is aligned with the directions, programs and plans outlined in the City’s MoveSmart Mobility Management Strategy (MoveSmart) and Speed Limit Policy.
A critical component of the study is engaging residents in the Athabasca community for public input. Residents were invited to attend a second virtual Public Information Session via Zoom on Monday, June 20 at 7 p.m. to learn about and comment on proposed traffic solutions for the area. If you were unable to attend the live session, you can review the presentation slides (PDF).
Residents are also invited to complete an online survey to provide input on the proposed traffic solutions and their locations. The survey will remain open until Monday, July 11 8. A hardcopy of the survey was also mailed to residents in the Athabasca community.
About
Residents of the Athabasca community are concerned about speeding traffic on roads within the area and have requested traffic calming measures, traffic control measures and community road safety programs. Road safety and parking activity have also been identified as a community concern.
Traffic calming and control are measures the City can use to manage the speeds at which vehicles travel and encourage responsible driving through physical design features (e.g., speed bumps or humps) and/or passive measures (e.g. signage or pavement markings). These, and other options, will be explored through this Traffic and Speed Management Study.
At the June 22, 2021 Council meeting, Council directed staff to undertake a full neighbourhood traffic and speed management study for the Athabasca area (see map for study area). Any improvements recommended will be deemed a pilot project that could potentially benefit other subdivisions in the future.
The City of Vaughan is committed to delivering Service Excellence, as outlined in the Council-approved 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan. The Traffic and Speed Management Study reinforces the City’s commitment to transportation and mobility and active, safe and diverse communities.
Project Updates
At the June 22, 2021 Council Meeting, Council directed staff to undertake a full neighbourhood traffic and speed management study for the Athabasca area, aligned with the directions, programs and plans outlined in the City’s MoveSmart Mobility Management Strategy (MoveSmart) and Speed Limit Policy. The study investigated and responded to existing traffic issues in the area and identified potential strategies to address them.
Residents of the Athabasca community were invited to provide feedback through an online survey from Dec. 14, 2021 until Jan. 14, 2022. Additionally, on March 3, the City hosted the first virtual Public Information Session where participants had the chance to view a presentation about the study, learn about the findings from the online public survey and the project’s next steps, as well as provide input. If you were unable to attend the live session, you can review the presentation slides (PDF).
A second virtual Public Information Session was held on Monday, June 20, 2022, via Zoom. Participants had the opportunity to learn about proposed traffic solutions for the area. If you were unable to attend the live session, you can review the presentation slides (PDF). Residents were also invited to complete an online survey to provide input on the proposed traffic solutions and their locations. The survey was open from Tuesday, June 21 to Friday, July 15, 2022. A hardcopy of the survey was also mailed to residents in the Athabasca community.
The final report is now available. Any improvements recommended will be deemed a pilot project that could potentially benefit other subdivisions in the future
