Traffic Calming

Improving Safety on Township Roads

The Township’s Traffic Calming Program helps address concerns about speeding and roadway safety in a fair, consistent way.

How the Program Works

Traffic calming requests are reviewed using a consistent, data-driven process that considers factors such as:

  • Vehicle speeds
  • Traffic volumes
  • Road classification
  • Presence of pedestrians, cyclists, and nearby land uses (schools, parks, etc.)

If a location meets the criteria, staff may recommend appropriate measures such as signage, speed feedback devices, pavement markings, or physical traffic calming features where suitable.

Requesting Traffic Calming Measures

Residents who have concerns about speeding or traffic safety can submit a request for review. All requests are assessed against the program criteria to ensure fairness and consistency across the Township.

Requests may be submitted through the Township’s Traffic Calming Request Form.

Requesting Caution Signage

If you would like to see additional signage on your street, such as children at play, wildlife present, turtles crossing etc. you may submit a request form for staff review.

Next Steps After Review

  • Staff will collect and review relevant traffic data
  • The location will be evaluated against established thresholds
  • Recommendations will be made to Council where applicable
  • Approved measures will be scheduled and implemented based on priority and available resources

Any resident or property owner can submit a request for review.

No. Measures must meet program criteria and be suitable for the road type and conditions.

Timeframes vary depending on data collection, site conditions, and prioritization.

Not all locations meet the thresholds required. Decisions are based on data, not just perception.

Staff may still recommend other solutions (e.g., signage, enforcement coordination, or monitoring).

Yes. Staff will follow up once the review is complete and recommendations are made.

Enforcement is separate and handled by the Ontario Provincial Police, Orillia Detachment.

1 University Avenue
Orillia, Ontario
L3V 0Y7
Website: www.opp.ca 

Non-emergency calls

For complaints or calls for service, call 24-hours a day toll free:

  • 1-888-310-1122
  • 1-888-310-1133 (TTY)

In the case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

 

Contact Us

Corporation of the Township of Ramara
2297 Highway 12, PO Box 130, Brechin, ON, L0K 1B0

T. 705-484-5374
E. ramara@ramara.ca

 

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