How to plan a traffic-calming project in Ontario
A strong traffic-calming project begins with a clearly defined safety concern and ends with a measure that people can understand, maintain and use safely.
1. Define the problem before choosing a measure
Speeding, shortcutting, poor pedestrian visibility and difficult site access can look similar from the curb. Start with the location, the road users affected, operating conditions and any available observations or traffic data. This helps the project team choose a response that fits the issue instead of selecting a device first.
2. Check the approval and design path
Public-road work, private developments and active construction zones can follow different approval processes. Confirm ownership, applicable municipal requirements, temporary-traffic-control needs and the design information required before purchasing materials or scheduling work.
3. Coordinate the construction scope
A usable scope describes locations, materials, staging, signs, pavement markings, accessibility considerations and restoration. It also identifies interfaces with utilities, curb work, landscaping, drainage and public access.
4. Plan for operation and maintenance
Signs, bollards, markings and other devices need to remain visible and functional after installation. Include responsibility for inspection, seasonal maintenance and replacement in the delivery plan.
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Every site has different constraints. SJ can help contractors, developers and property owners coordinate traffic-control, pavement-marking and road-safety construction scopes.
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