Traffic safety measures planned for Stittsville in 2026-2027

A major priority for me in this term has been improving road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. We have several safety infrastructure projects on the go for 2026 and 2027 including:

Speed humps along Maple Grove Road in Fairwinds (2026)
A new pedestrian crossing and speed humps on Sweetnam Drive (2026)
Speed humps and other safety measures near schools to replace speed cameras (2026 and 2027)
New sidewalk, bike lanes, and speed humps on West Ridge Drive (2027)
A new sidewalk on Hobin Street (2027)
Pedestrian infrastructure improvements including on Rouncey (at Westphalian); along Hartsmere near Westwind Public School; and a pedestrian crossing (PXO) at Parade & Stallion (2026)
OC Transpo bus stop improvements for safety and accessibility at several locations (2026 and 2027)
Traffic signals at Fernbank & Edenwylde/Cope (2027)
Traffic signals or roundabout at Shea & Flewellyn (2027)

The list below includes additional new projects that we are funding through our 2026 Traffic Calming Budget. The speed display boards will be installed this year, and the speed humps and speed cushions will be installed in 2027. If you have any questions or feedback about any of these projects, please contact me.

–Councillor Glen

Speed Display Boards

Maplewood Secondary School (Cope Drive)
Bernadette School (Cope Drive)
New French Public Elementary School (Cope Drive)
Abbott Street (just west of Terry Fox Drive)

(Installation in 2026.)

Speed humps/speed cushions

These locations were selected based on a number of criteria including low compliance with the posted speed limit; proximity to parks, schools, and community facilities; busy pedestrian areas.

Speed humps are a continuous raised section that extends across the full width of the travel lane, typically used on residential streets with less traffic.
Speed cushions include separate raised sections with gaps (wheel cut-outs) between them, so that larger vehicles (fire trucks, ambulances, buses) can straddle the cushion and pass with less slowing.

Both types are designed so that all vehicle types can cross over safely at lower speeds, and they do not interfere with snow plows or other service vehicles like garbage trucks, buses, etc. All locations are reviewed and approved by emergency services staff prior to installation.

(Installation in 2027.)