Traffic Safety

The City of Thorold's Traffic Calming Policy provides guidelines for initiating, reviewing, and implementing the City's traffic calming program. Identified as part of the City's Parking Master Plan, the program aims to develop a consensus on the preferred traffic calming solutions in an identified area of concern.

Traffic conditions on residential streets can significantly affect the livability of neighbourhoods. When streets are safe and pleasant, the quality of life is enhanced.

To formally report traffic safety concerns, use the Niagara Regional Police Service Hotline.

For questions or concerns related to the City's traffic calming program, email the Engineering Department at thoreng@thorold.ca.

Traffic Safety Process

The City of Thorold manages traffic safety concerns that come in from residents through the process identified below:

1. The request
   Residents can download and complete the traffic safety request form from our documents section. A minimum of 75% of residents who reside in different households in the affected area must sign off on the form.
2. Submit request form
   Resident to submit the completed form as a scanned JPG via email to thoreng@thorold.ca. Staff will respond to the request once they investigate the situation.
3. Speed study
   Staff will perform a speed study in the identified area.
4. Pre-screen
   Staff will review the speed study results and determine whether traffic calming measures are warranted for the identified area. Study results will be communicated on the study project page, to the Road Safety Committee, and to the resident who submitted the initial request.
5. Solution design
   Staff will develop proposed solutions.
6. Public engagement
   A Public Information Centre will be held where staff will present the proposed solutions to residents. Residents will be invited to provide their feedback to City staff for consideration in the final design. Alternatively, residents can register on Let's Talk Thorold and provide feedback.
7. Finalize design
   Feedback received from residents will be compiled and included in a staff report to City Council. With City Council's approval, the recommended design will be implemented.
8. Follow up speed study
   A follow up speed study will be conducted after approximately 6 months to ensure the traffic calming measures have solved the identified issues.