The District of Squamish is working on plans to submit a speed-limit reduction proposal to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI).
The district says it hopes to submit a pilot project for speed reduction to 40 km per hour on local roads in 2021.
In order to implement a speed-limit reduction pilot project, municipalities must first submit a proposal to MOTI.
In July last year, district staff had proposed a pilot project to curtail speed limits in local neighborhoods.
In doing so, Squamish is following the lead of the District of Saanich, which is also working on a pilot project that would require a 40 km/hr speed limit on any road throughout the community without a continuous yellow centre-line.
The District of Squamish plans to work with Saanich staff to do a similar project and see how effective it will be.
“The District continues to monitor and respond to speeding concerns in Squamish,” says Rachel Boguski, the district communications manager.
Boguski says traffic counter and two large speed reader boards are often moved to different locations in the community.
Where education and enforcement are considered to be the best course of action, the district also works with Squamish RCMP, she says.
“This year, in addition to active transportation projects throughout Squamish, staff will be conducting public consultation regarding traffic calming concerns on Highlands Way North, and will begin to implement traffic calming solutions in this area,” Boguski says.
The district also maintains a traffic-calming list and works to prioritize the high volume of requests received.
If the pilot project application is successful, the district will plan project, install signs, and collect data.
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Al Rutherford says
Speeding is a.so a problem on the highway, especially between Cleveland and Mamquam. Many are doing 100 kph or more in a 70 zone.