Traffic should now being moving more slowly in school zones in London.
City crews have been putting up new speed limit signs near schools across the city this week, as speed limits have dropped in many school zones from 50 km/h to 40 km/h. The lowering of speed limits is being phased in over two years in an effort to improve safety for students, pedestrians, and cyclists.
“Making walking, running and cycling routes safer for young Londoners is a priority in our Strategic Plan,” says Mayor Matt Brown. “Lowering speed limits in school zones contributes to making our city safer, healthier and more accessible. I would like to thank Councillor Ridley for being such a champion for this change.”
Ward 10 Councillor Virginia Ridley, whose ward contains a stretch of Viscount Rd. that has two elementary schools and had its speed limit lowered this week, made lowering speed limits in school zones a priority when she was elected to council.
“Vehicle speed and pedestrian safety are some of the top concerns I hear from the community. By decreasing the speed around school zones we are increasing the safety for everyone,” says Ridley. “I am very excited that we are able to move forward on decreasing the speed limits in school zones. I hope that parent confidence will increase in encouraging their children to walk to and from school each day - creating a healthier and more active community.”
A typical school zone starts 150 m before a school property and ends 150 m after a school property.
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