Raised pavement areas placed across the road. They are generally 3 to 4.5 metres long measured in the direction of travel and are typically 10 centimetres high. Speed humps are very distinct from the shorter "speed bumps" found in many parking lots.
Brant Safe Streets
Brant Safe Streets is a community initiative aimed at reducing speeding and promoting safe driving. With your help, we can calm traffic and make sure everyone gets home safely.
Since late 2019, 1157 requests have been submitted by the community to investigate areas with chronic speeding concerns, and 489 field studies have been completed (multiple requests have been submitted for the same roads).
Brant Safe Streets has implemented widespread measures, including traffic calming, data tracking, and community feedback, to enhance road safety and reduce speeding across the County.
Submit a Brant Safe Streets Form
Residents can submit a Brant Safe Streets Form for a specific road concern by filling out our online form below:
- Roads staff will follow up with each resident after a submission is made to outline the next steps.
- The roads department will investigate recent studies to determine if updated numbers are required; at which point a tracking system will be deployed for a period of time to determine if traffic calming measures are needed.
- There will be a follow-up contact to discuss the findings once the data has been reviewed and a determination has been made.
Traffic Calming Measures
Traffic calming measures, such as speed bumps, curb extensions, and signage, are designed to slow down vehicles and improve safety for everyone using the road.
Temporary Traffic Calming Measures
A raised area of the road, similar to a speed hump, but does not cover the entire width of the road. The spacing is designed to allow larger vehicles, such as emergency vehicles, to travel between the cushions without difficulty, whereas light vehicles will have at least one side of the vehicle deflected upward.
Centre Knockdowns or In Road Flexible Bollards
The flexible road panel is designed to be installed on the road and can effectively raise driver awareness in areas of high pedestrian
traffic.
It is a simple, effective and inexpensive way to reduce speed of vehicles by 5 to 20 km/h without slowing down emergency vehicles.
Because it narrows the street, it alters driver behaviour. This new road space perception incites drivers to slow down. And, contrary to the use of speed humps, the sign does not slow down emergency vehicles. It also incites drivers to adopt a driving style that is slow and
constant. This driving style reduces noise, air pollution and energy consumption.
If struck by a vehicle, the sign folds upon impact then returns to its initial position.
Mobile Radar Boards or Trailered Radar Boards
Mobile Radar Boards or Trailered Radar Boards can be moved around to various locations where speed
changes are made or where studies have shown driver awareness may be required.
Permanent Traffic Calming Measures
Elevate the level of a pedestrian crossing. Pedestrians are more visible to approaching vehicles. They are often constructed with brick or textured materials on the ramps to increase the visibility for approaching motorists. The walking surface is typically asphalt.
A raised area of the road, similar to a speed hump, but does not cover the entire width of the road. The spacing is designed to allow larger vehicles, such as emergency vehicles, to travel between the cushions without difficulty, whereas light vehicles will have at least one side of the vehicle deflected upward.
Permanent Radar Display Boards
Permanent radar display boards are placed at the entrances to the hamlets to advise drivers when entering the built up areas.
What’s Been Accomplished
40 km/h Community Safety Zones established to support safer neighbourhood streets.
Road Safety Improvements Installed
- 107 knock‑down signs and in‑road bollards to calm traffic
- 102 temporary speed display boards to remind drivers of their speed
- 34 new pedestrian crossing installations to support safer walking
- 26 permanent speed display boards
- 26 updated speed limits to reflect current road conditions
- 24 new stop signs to improve intersection safety
- 20 permanent speed humps to slow vehicles in key areas
- 18 upgraded street‑lighting projects for better visibility
- 3 new rumble strip locations to alert drivers
- Plus many other safety improvements across the County
Report Back Form
If a Mobile Brant Safe Streets System was recently used in your area, let us know how it worked. Please take a moment to fill out the Mobile Brant Safe Streets Feedback Form. Your input helps shape future traffic calming efforts in the County of Brant.
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