Traffic calming | Loyalist Township

Loyalist Township is committed to improving road safety and livability in residential and high-density areas. Our Traffic Calming Program uses a combination of engineering tools, data collection, and public awareness measures to encourage safer driving behaviour and reduce vehicle speeds.

Traffic calming focuses on driver awareness and voluntary compliance, particularly in areas where residents, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users are present.

Digital speed radar program

As part of the Traffic Calming Program, Loyalist Township uses digital speed radar units to remind drivers of their current speed and encourage them to slow down.

These devices are designed to:

Increase driver awareness of posted speed limits
Reduce speeding through real-time feedback
Improve safety in residential and high-traffic areas

The units do not issue tickets or record personal information and are used strictly as a traffic safety and education tool.

Types of speed radar units used

Loyalist Township currently deploys three SafePace mobile speed radar units.

These units:

Display vehicle speed in real time
Are temporarily installed in targeted locations
Are rotated throughout the Township based on:

Traffic concerns
Collision history
Speed data
Requests from residents and Council

SafePace units are typically used for short-term speed awareness campaigns and to assess traffic conditions before considering additional measures.

The Township also operates three permanent digital speed display units.

These units:

Are permanently installed in high-density or higher-risk areas
Continuously display vehicle speeds
Provide long-term speed awareness and behaviour reinforcement
Collect anonymous traffic data to support future safety planning

Permanent units are installed where sustained speed management is required.

Frequently asked questions

What data do radar signs collect?

The radar signs collect anonymous traffic data such as:

Vehicle speeds
Traffic volumes
Time-of-day and day-of-week trends

This data helps the Township better understand traffic behaviour and safety concerns.

How are the locations selected for speed radar units?

Speed radar units are placed based on a review of:

Road classification and traffic volumes
Speed data and collision history
Proximity to schools, parks, and residential areas
Community concerns and service requests
Engineering judgement and available resources

Due to limited equipment, not all requests can be accommodated immediately, and locations are prioritized based on overall safety benefit.

Do the radar signs issue speeding tickets, record license plates or identify drivers ?

No. The radar signs do not issue tickets, do not record license plates and are not an enforcement tool. They are used strictly for education, awareness, and data collection. All data collected is anonymous.

In 2025 we started a pilot program, installing multiple physical measures on Amherst Drive to improve safety for everyone who uses the municipal right-of-way, both motorists and those who use active modes of transportation, such as walking or cycling.

Amherst Drive Traffic Calming Pilot