Curtis Roach
Senior Project Manager, Capital Projects
Engineering & Public Works
Town of Stouffville
curtis.roach@townofws.ca
Speed Hump Implementation
Following a temporary pilot program that used seasonal rubber speed bumps and traffic delineators, the Town is moving to install permanent Speed Humps as a more consistent, long-term Traffic Calming solution. Speed Humps are raised sections of roadway designed to slow vehicles by creating a vertical shift, encouraging drivers to reduce speed.
This supports the Town’s overall Traffic Calming Strategy, originally presented in 2024 and revised in 2026. The purpose of the Town’s Traffic Calming Strategy is to incorporate best practices in traffic calming with local context to provide an efficient, flexible and systematic framework to address traffic safety issues relating to excessive speeding, traffic infiltration, and collision frequency and severity.
Locations
Proposed permanent speed hump locations are generally in line with existing temporary speed bump locations:
- Lakeshore Road, west of Appleton Avenue
- Lakeshore Road, east of Appleton Avenue
- Lakeshore Road, west of Ninth Line
- Glad Park Avenue, between Baker Hill Boulevard & Kellington Trail
- West Lawn Crescent, between Creekland Avenue & John Davis Gate
- Rupert Avenue, between Summerfield Avenue & Glengall Lane
- Greenwood Road, between Forsyth Farm Drive & Alderwood Street
- Hemlock Drive, between Aspen Crescent & Deborah Place)
- Stouffer Street, between Main Street & Dorman Drive
- Burkholder Street, between Church Street South & Park Drive
- Franklin Street, between Rose Avenue & Burkholder Street
- Yakefarm Boulevard, between Hoover Park Drive & Raxin Street
- Sunnyridge Avenue, between Hoover Park Drive & Raxlin Street
FAQ
Why are speed humps installed?
- Designed to reduce vehicle speeds to approximately 30 km/hr.
- Less severe than narrower speed bumps
- Provide a smoother, quieter and more predictable driving experience
- Help improve safety on residential streets
Do speed humps damage vehicles?
- Designed to meet Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) guidelines
- Do not cause damage when driven over at appropriate speeds
Do speed humps affect emergency response times?
- Yes, slightly – typically only a matter of seconds
- Fire & Emergency Services are consulted during the planning process
- Designed to accommodate emergency vehicles as effectively as possible
Do speed humps increase noise?
- Quieter than speed bumps due to a longer, smoother profile
- Unlike temporary speed bumps, they are permanently integrated into the road surface
- Do not shift or loosen over time, helping minimize noise
Contact:
Timeline:
Tendering: June 2026
Implementation
July - August 2026
Maintenance & Warranty
August 2027
Related:
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