The City of Ottawa is moving forward with the preliminary design of several traffic calming projects in Ward 13 through the Province's Road Safety Initiatives Fund (RSIF). This funding was provided to municipalities that previously operated Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras and is intended to support permanent road safety improvements at or near former ASE locations. The proposed measures are designed to reduce vehicle speeds, improve driver awareness, and enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users near schools, parks, and community destinations.
Proposed improvements in Ward 13 include:
St. Laurent Boulevard (southbound near Noranda Avenue – Queen Elizabeth Public School)
- Thermoplastic pavement markings and symbols
- Speed display boards
- Upgraded power source for flashing school-zone beacons
Crichton Street – between Beechwood Avenue and Stanley Avenue
- Three sets of speed cushions between Beechwood Avenue and Stanley Avenue
- One set of speed cushions on Vaughan Street between Crichton Street and MacKay Street
- Thermoplastic pavement markings and symbols
- Speed display boards (subject to approval of additional provincial funding)
Queen Mary Street (westbound near Edith Avenue – Overbrook Park)
- Speed cushions
- Thermoplastic pavement markings and symbols
- Speed display boards
Donald Street (eastbound near Barnaby Private – St. Michael School and Ottawa Technical Secondary School)
- Speed cushions
- Thermoplastic pavement markings and symbols
- Speed display boards
- Upgraded power source for flashing school-zone beacons
As part of this process, Councillor King and his office will continue to work with City staff to ensure these improvements are considered holistically and coordinated with future road renewal and infrastructure projects where possible. The Province requires all RSIF-funded projects to be completed by March 31, 2028.
