Town Launches Final Phase of Engagement to Inform New Traffic Calming Policy

The Town of Whitby is moving into the next and final phase of engagement to help finalize a new Traffic Calming Policy and Guidelines for the community - and we want to hear from you.

Traffic calming measures are things like speed humps, raised crosswalks and intersections, mini (neighbourhood) roundabouts, and more intended to slow traffic and support safe roads.

The goal of the new policy and guidelines is to establish a clear and more consistent process for how requests related to traffic calming measures are assessed and prioritized for Town roads.

Have your say

Community engagement is an important part of the new policy’s development.

Earlier this year, in Phase One of engagement, residents shared feedback to help inform criteria that will be used by staff to evaluate a traffic calming request received; level of resident support required to initiate and implement traffic calming measures; and, types of traffic calming measures that should be used in Whitby to address traffic issues. View a summary of What We Heard.

Now, in this final phase of engagement, the Town wants feedback on the draft policy and guidelines. Get involved:

• Attend a Community Open House in-person or virtually on Wednesday, May 21 (2025), from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Council Chambers (575 Rossland Road East). The draft policy and guidelines will be presented with the opportunity for participants to ask questions and provide feedback. Learn more
  • Planning to attend virtually? Email thakalil@whitby.ca by May 19 to register and receive the meeting link.

Next Steps

Feedback collected will be considered during the finalization of the draft Traffic Calming Policy and Guidelines to be brought forward for Council approval.

More Information

To learn more or stay informed on project updates, visit connectwhitby.ca/TrafficCalmingPolicy.