I’m pleased to share an update on the Johnston Road traffic calming project, which covers Johnston Road from Ewing Street/Grandpark Circle to Blohm Drive.
Following a neighbourhood traffic calming study that began in October 2024, the City’s Director of Transportation Planning has approved road safety improvements in this area. This study was part of the City’s Council-approved Neighbourhood Traffic Calming process and was initiated in response to concerns about speeding and road safety.
The goal of these improvements is to reduce speeding and improve safety for all road users, particularly pedestrians, cyclists, and children travelling to nearby parks and St. Thomas More School.
The approved plan includes:
- Three sets of speed cushions to reduce vehicle speeds
- New and enhanced pedestrian crosswalks with painted ladder markings
- New and renewed pedestrian landing pads to improve accessibility
- Buffered painted cycling lanes to support active transportation
- Edge line markings to visually narrow the roadway and calm traffic
These measures align with the City’s Road Safety Action Plan and Transportation Master Plan by improving pedestrian safety, making crossings safer and easier, supporting cycling, and reducing speeding.
You can read more about the project here: Johnston Road – Neighbourhood Traffic Calming (NTC) Study
Next Steps:
The project will be moving forward to detailed design and construction. Once the detailed design has been finalized and approved the project will be transferred to the City’s Infrastructure & Water Services Department, who will determine the construction schedule.
Temporary traffic calming measures currently in place will be removed once permanent measures are constructed, allowing the City to properly evaluate the effectiveness of the new design one year after installation.
Community input:
Public feedback was an important part of this process. An online survey conducted in the spring of 2025 received 154 responses, with 73% of participants supporting the traffic calming study. I’ve worked closely with City staff throughout the process and continue to support improvements that balance safety, accessibility, and neighbourhood livability.
I will continue to share updates as timelines are confirmed and construction approaches. Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback and help shape this project.
