Everyone has a role in making our roads safe. The Town maintains the traffic signals, pedestrian signals and pedestrian crossovers to keep traffic flowing.
Pedestrian Crossings
Pedestrian crossings provide safety for those crossing the road. They lessen the severity and frequency of collisions. Drivers are required by law to stop for pedestrians crossing.
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| What are tips for pedestrians crossing? |
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| What do I do at a crossing as a driver or cyclist? |
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| Where can I find more information on Pedestrian Crossings? |
| To see examples of crossings, school crossings and safety tips see more here. |
Traffic Calming
The Town of Midland is responsible for ensuring roadways serve the needs of all users such as cars, transit, pedestrians including those with accessibility needs, cyclists, emergency vehicles and snow removal equipment.
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Traffic calming is intended to improve the quality of life for residents on traffic calmed streets, achieve slower speeds for motor vehicles, and increase the safety for non-motorized users of the street. |
| What are Traffic Calming Measures? |
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The Town uses a variety of traffic calming measures to reduce dangerous driving and allow residents to enjoy their neighbourhoods. This includes:
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| Is there a policy in place for Traffic Calming? |
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In the fall of 2021, the Town adopted a traffic calming guide and policy which outlines the steps to take to start the process of obtaining traffic calming measures. You can read our Traffic Calming Policy and Procedure for full information. |
| Can I request Traffic Calming in my neighbourhood? |
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To request a traffic calming assessment, please read our full Traffic Calming Policy and Procedure before submitting your request. Once you have read and understood the procedure, you can complete a Traffic Calming Assessment Form. |
Traffic Monitoring
If you've been driving around the Town of Midland, you may have seen our Traffic Monitoring Trailer and pole mounted signs. The Town of Midland Engineering Department monitors traffic speeds on the town roads.
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| Where do you monitor the traffic speeds? |
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The Traffic Monitoring Trailer and signs will be stationed at known hot spots as well as school zones. If you have any areas of concern that you think needs traffic calming, please let us know. |
| Why does the town monitor traffic speed? |
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The data from the trailer and signs will be used to help generate awareness campaigns, identify the need for more signage, traffic calming measures and possibly speed limit reductions. |
Speed Trailer Reports
These reports are an in-depth review of street locations where the mobile speed trailer and signs have been placed, including graphs and charts comparing volumes, speeds, and times.
| 2024 Traffic Data |
| In progress |
| 2023 Traffic Data |
| 2022 Traffic Data |
| Bay Street |
| 2021 Traffic Data |
| 2020 Traffic Data |
| Aberdeen Boulevard |
| 2019 Traffic Data |
| Aberdeen Boulevard |
Traffic By-Law and Transportation Master Plan
Traffic information and a list of school zones can be found on our Traffic By-Law.
Want to see what Midland is planning to help keep you moving? You can see our Transportation Master Plan for future plans to create a multi-modal transportation network.