Drivers not slowing down for councillor-requested speed limit reductions on Ottawa roads

Coun. Catherine Kitts asked city staff whether drivers were slowing down after reduced speed limits were imposed at the direction of the ward councillor

New statistics from the city of Ottawa show the average speed increased at four of 12 locations where reduced speed limits have been introduced over the past six years.  And while drivers have slowed down at seven locations with lower speed limits, the average speed is still above the original speed limit.

Coun. Catherine Kitts asked city staff whether drivers were slowing down after reduced speed limits were imposed at the direction of the ward councillor.

Kitts noted residents in her ward "continually" request speed limit reductions to reduce operating speeds in their neighbourhoods.

In a report for Monday's Transportation Committee, staff reviewed data from the 34 locations where speed limit changes were implemented as a result of Councillor-led motions since 2015.