City of Pickering invites residents to help develop new Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Measures Guidelines

City of Pickering invites residents to help develop new Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Measures Guidelines
Pickering, ON, September 9, 2026 – The City of Pickering is inviting residents to help shape how traffic concerns are identified, assessed, and prioritized in neighbourhoods across the community.

As part of the development of new Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Measures Guidelines, the City has launched a public survey and interactive mapping tool to better understand residents’ experiences with traffic and road safety across Pickering.

Residents can use the map to pinpoint locations where they experience traffic concerns, describe what they are seeing, and upload a photo to provide additional context. Feedback received through the survey and map will help inform a clear and consistent approach to assessing future traffic calming requests.

Traffic calming uses roadway design and traffic management measures to encourage slower driving and improve safety for people walking, cycling, and driving. Measures can include physical changes to the roadway, pavement markings, signage, and other treatments designed to influence driver behaviour.

“Our residents know their neighbourhoods best, and their firsthand experiences are an important part of understanding where concerns exist and how our streets are functioning,” said Mayor Kevin Ashe. “By giving residents more accessible and interactive ways to share what they are seeing, we can combine community insight with sound technical data to make informed decisions that support safer, well-connected neighbourhoods as Pickering continues to grow.”

The City receives many traffic calming requests from neighbourhoods across Pickering each year. The new guidelines will modernize the City’s current approach and establish a more transparent and standardized process for assessing concerns, prioritizing locations, and identifying appropriate measures. They will also help the City consider traffic calming more proactively as new communities are planned and developed.

Pickering’s current Traffic Calming Policy was established in 2003 as part of the City’s Safer Streets Traffic Management Strategy. The updated guidelines will reflect current industry best practices and apply to eligible local, collector, and Type C arterial roads under the City’s jurisdiction. Regional Roads, such as Kingston Road, Whites Road, and Brock Road, are managed by Durham Region and are not included in the City’s traffic calming program.

The initiative supports the City’s Corporate Strategic Plan, including its commitment to promoting community safety, advancing responsible planning for a connected and well-serviced community, and fostering an engaged and informed community.

Residents are encouraged to visit LetsTalkPickering.ca/TrafficCalming to complete the survey and add their experiences to the interactive map by September 30, 2026.

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As the gateway to the east GTA, Pickering (population 118,000) is strategically located where Toronto, York and Durham Regions meet. An award-winning municipality, Pickering is slated for significant economic and residential growth; offering an unparalleled quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. Its dynamic City Centre has been designated by the Province of Ontario as both an Urban Growth Centre and Mobility Hub, and continues to evolve as a preferred destination for creative learning, memorable events, and unique experiences at the heart of a vibrant, connected, and engaged community.