Let’s discuss what’s being done to address traffic safety in Edmonton.
Traffic safety: Our right to safe roads
Traffic safety: Our right to safe roads
Whether we’re walking the dog, driving our kids to school, or riding our bikes, Edmontonians want to safely move throughout Edmonton. In fact, I’m often contacted by residents about traffic safety — speeding, drivers cutting through residential neighbourhoods, and issues around schools and playgrounds are all frequent concerns.
So, let’s discuss what’s being done to address traffic safety in Edmonton.
Vision Zero
The City uses multiple strategies, including road design, speed limit reductions, and traffic calming measures to enhance traffic safety. Vision Zero is the driving force behind the Safe Mobility Strategy, and the goal is straightforward: zero traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries on Edmonton’s roads.
Vision Zero acknowledges that no loss of life is acceptable and that traffic fatalities are preventable.
Data shows that this strategy is working. In August 2021, Edmonton’s default speed limit was reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h. By December 2023, the city saw 25% fewer crashes and 31% fewer fatalities and serious injuries. Edmonton was also recognized with a Road Safety Achievement Award from the Transportation Association of Canada for our default speed limit reduction.
Street Labs address neighbourhood concerns by testing out different interventions, gaining data and feedback from the community, and then adjusting or recommending permanent improvements.
Street Labs are currently active or have been implemented in several neighbourhoods in the ward, including Carlton, Dovercourt, Wellington, Woodcroft, and soon, Rapperswill.
I’m glad to see several neighbourhoods in the ward have successfully received traffic infrastructure (both temporary and permanent) as a result of your feedback to my office!
There’s more to come — here’s a list of the planned traffic calming measures in the ward for 2025:
