Downtown Georgetown Traffic Calming

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Update: the public consultation period for this project has concluded. Stay tuned for further updates.

The Town of Halton Hills is proposing traffic calming measures for Downtown Georgetown. An operational safety review was initiated in response to numerous residential concerns regarding excessive speeding, road safety, and aggressive driving. As a result, a proposed traffic calming plan has been developed to enhance safety for all road users.

Streets include: Alley Street, Back Street, Charles Street, Church Street, Cross Street, Edith Street, James Street, Joseph Street, Main Street South, Market Street, Mill Street, Park Avenue, Wesleyan Street, and William Street.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. Learn how to file a Road Watch Report and Traffic Concern Report to the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) and help keep our roads safe.

Update: the public consultation period for this project has concluded. Stay tuned for further updates.

The Town of Halton Hills is proposing traffic calming measures for Downtown Georgetown. An operational safety review was initiated in response to numerous residential concerns regarding excessive speeding, road safety, and aggressive driving. As a result, a proposed traffic calming plan has been developed to enhance safety for all road users.

Streets include: Alley Street, Back Street, Charles Street, Church Street, Cross Street, Edith Street, James Street, Joseph Street, Main Street South, Market Street, Mill Street, Park Avenue, Wesleyan Street, and William Street.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. Learn how to file a Road Watch Report and Traffic Concern Report to the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) and help keep our roads safe.

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  • Share What about my car that sits low to the ground. It scrapes on every speed bump in the town no matter the speed. Who's paying for my car to get fixed? Speed bumps aren't the fix. on Facebook Share What about my car that sits low to the ground. It scrapes on every speed bump in the town no matter the speed. Who's paying for my car to get fixed? Speed bumps aren't the fix. on Twitter Share What about my car that sits low to the ground. It scrapes on every speed bump in the town no matter the speed. Who's paying for my car to get fixed? Speed bumps aren't the fix. on Linkedin Email What about my car that sits low to the ground. It scrapes on every speed bump in the town no matter the speed. Who's paying for my car to get fixed? Speed bumps aren't the fix. link

    What about my car that sits low to the ground. It scrapes on every speed bump in the town no matter the speed. Who's paying for my car to get fixed? Speed bumps aren't the fix.

    Drew111 asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with us. Staff will be taking all you comments in preparation for the final report to Council. Thank you.

  • Share We appreciate the calming measures that are being implemented. We moved onto Charles in 2020 and were shocked by how fast some cars drove, even parking our cars as a barrier for our children at the bottom of our driveway, with the understanding that they were not to pass our cars when playing outside. We’ve seen on more than one occasion cars blowing through the Charles St./Park 4-way stop. Reducing the speed limit will certainly help, coupled with enforcement while it is newly changed. We prefer to walk around our neighborhood, as I know many of the residents in the neighborhood do. Talking to neighbours we do agree something needs to change. As our children have grown, we’ve been very strict on paying attention to drivers, even at the crosswalks. on Facebook Share We appreciate the calming measures that are being implemented. We moved onto Charles in 2020 and were shocked by how fast some cars drove, even parking our cars as a barrier for our children at the bottom of our driveway, with the understanding that they were not to pass our cars when playing outside. We’ve seen on more than one occasion cars blowing through the Charles St./Park 4-way stop. Reducing the speed limit will certainly help, coupled with enforcement while it is newly changed. We prefer to walk around our neighborhood, as I know many of the residents in the neighborhood do. Talking to neighbours we do agree something needs to change. As our children have grown, we’ve been very strict on paying attention to drivers, even at the crosswalks. on Twitter Share We appreciate the calming measures that are being implemented. We moved onto Charles in 2020 and were shocked by how fast some cars drove, even parking our cars as a barrier for our children at the bottom of our driveway, with the understanding that they were not to pass our cars when playing outside. We’ve seen on more than one occasion cars blowing through the Charles St./Park 4-way stop. Reducing the speed limit will certainly help, coupled with enforcement while it is newly changed. We prefer to walk around our neighborhood, as I know many of the residents in the neighborhood do. Talking to neighbours we do agree something needs to change. As our children have grown, we’ve been very strict on paying attention to drivers, even at the crosswalks. on Linkedin Email We appreciate the calming measures that are being implemented. We moved onto Charles in 2020 and were shocked by how fast some cars drove, even parking our cars as a barrier for our children at the bottom of our driveway, with the understanding that they were not to pass our cars when playing outside. We’ve seen on more than one occasion cars blowing through the Charles St./Park 4-way stop. Reducing the speed limit will certainly help, coupled with enforcement while it is newly changed. We prefer to walk around our neighborhood, as I know many of the residents in the neighborhood do. Talking to neighbours we do agree something needs to change. As our children have grown, we’ve been very strict on paying attention to drivers, even at the crosswalks. link

    We appreciate the calming measures that are being implemented. We moved onto Charles in 2020 and were shocked by how fast some cars drove, even parking our cars as a barrier for our children at the bottom of our driveway, with the understanding that they were not to pass our cars when playing outside. We’ve seen on more than one occasion cars blowing through the Charles St./Park 4-way stop. Reducing the speed limit will certainly help, coupled with enforcement while it is newly changed. We prefer to walk around our neighborhood, as I know many of the residents in the neighborhood do. Talking to neighbours we do agree something needs to change. As our children have grown, we’ve been very strict on paying attention to drivers, even at the crosswalks.

    Jennifer Waite asked about 2 months ago

    Hi Jennifer, thank you for sharing your feedback and we really appreciate your insight and the experience you've observed over the years. Public feedback is a vital part of this project and will be carefully considered as we more forward. Thank you.

  • Share My car was nearly hit by a car that drove through a stop sign on a Georgetown side street... Had there been 4-way stop signs there wouldn't be such problems on well-traveled neighborhood streets... Has there been any study to show the importance of 4-way stops through our neighborhoods? The obvious problem-solving you're doing on main streets is great. Now how about side streets? on Facebook Share My car was nearly hit by a car that drove through a stop sign on a Georgetown side street... Had there been 4-way stop signs there wouldn't be such problems on well-traveled neighborhood streets... Has there been any study to show the importance of 4-way stops through our neighborhoods? The obvious problem-solving you're doing on main streets is great. Now how about side streets? on Twitter Share My car was nearly hit by a car that drove through a stop sign on a Georgetown side street... Had there been 4-way stop signs there wouldn't be such problems on well-traveled neighborhood streets... Has there been any study to show the importance of 4-way stops through our neighborhoods? The obvious problem-solving you're doing on main streets is great. Now how about side streets? on Linkedin Email My car was nearly hit by a car that drove through a stop sign on a Georgetown side street... Had there been 4-way stop signs there wouldn't be such problems on well-traveled neighborhood streets... Has there been any study to show the importance of 4-way stops through our neighborhoods? The obvious problem-solving you're doing on main streets is great. Now how about side streets? link

    My car was nearly hit by a car that drove through a stop sign on a Georgetown side street... Had there been 4-way stop signs there wouldn't be such problems on well-traveled neighborhood streets... Has there been any study to show the importance of 4-way stops through our neighborhoods? The obvious problem-solving you're doing on main streets is great. Now how about side streets?

    LP asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. As part of this project, staff are proposing all-way stop control at these two intersections in downtown Georgetown: Market St and Mill St, Market St and Park Ave because both locations meet the criteria for all-way stop warrant. Staff will take all your comments into consideration as we prepare the final report to Council. Thank you again for you input.

  • Share I live on confederation st and we have the speed bumps installed on our street and I have noticed that the cars now speed more from speed bump to speed bump and more noise from the cars because now they are reving up their cars more from s standstill numerous times so I can say from experience that speed bumps are not the answer and the town should stop installing them and waisting tax payer dollars on them. on Facebook Share I live on confederation st and we have the speed bumps installed on our street and I have noticed that the cars now speed more from speed bump to speed bump and more noise from the cars because now they are reving up their cars more from s standstill numerous times so I can say from experience that speed bumps are not the answer and the town should stop installing them and waisting tax payer dollars on them. on Twitter Share I live on confederation st and we have the speed bumps installed on our street and I have noticed that the cars now speed more from speed bump to speed bump and more noise from the cars because now they are reving up their cars more from s standstill numerous times so I can say from experience that speed bumps are not the answer and the town should stop installing them and waisting tax payer dollars on them. on Linkedin Email I live on confederation st and we have the speed bumps installed on our street and I have noticed that the cars now speed more from speed bump to speed bump and more noise from the cars because now they are reving up their cars more from s standstill numerous times so I can say from experience that speed bumps are not the answer and the town should stop installing them and waisting tax payer dollars on them. link

    I live on confederation st and we have the speed bumps installed on our street and I have noticed that the cars now speed more from speed bump to speed bump and more noise from the cars because now they are reving up their cars more from s standstill numerous times so I can say from experience that speed bumps are not the answer and the town should stop installing them and waisting tax payer dollars on them.

    JC asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback.

  • Share Downtown is confusing. Many pedestrians consider that the red brick cross pathways are crosswalks. Can signage be put in place that advises cars to yield or pedestrians to wait for a gap. I’m surprised no one has got hurt yet on Facebook Share Downtown is confusing. Many pedestrians consider that the red brick cross pathways are crosswalks. Can signage be put in place that advises cars to yield or pedestrians to wait for a gap. I’m surprised no one has got hurt yet on Twitter Share Downtown is confusing. Many pedestrians consider that the red brick cross pathways are crosswalks. Can signage be put in place that advises cars to yield or pedestrians to wait for a gap. I’m surprised no one has got hurt yet on Linkedin Email Downtown is confusing. Many pedestrians consider that the red brick cross pathways are crosswalks. Can signage be put in place that advises cars to yield or pedestrians to wait for a gap. I’m surprised no one has got hurt yet link

    Downtown is confusing. Many pedestrians consider that the red brick cross pathways are crosswalks. Can signage be put in place that advises cars to yield or pedestrians to wait for a gap. I’m surprised no one has got hurt yet

    Folkert asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for sharing your observations and comments with us. Staff will be taking all your comments into consideration in preparation of the final report to Council. Thank you.

  • Share We live on Main St South and are in favour of the measures presented. We would add that signage indicating that there are seniors in the area be added nearthe Cote Terrace and at the corner of Main & Maple. Painting SLOW on the road in front of the Cote Terrace in both directions would be welcome also. Many seniors cross the road in front of the Cote Terrace and it is quite dangerous with cars speeding along Main St and cars coming too quickly around the corner from Maple Ave. on Facebook Share We live on Main St South and are in favour of the measures presented. We would add that signage indicating that there are seniors in the area be added nearthe Cote Terrace and at the corner of Main & Maple. Painting SLOW on the road in front of the Cote Terrace in both directions would be welcome also. Many seniors cross the road in front of the Cote Terrace and it is quite dangerous with cars speeding along Main St and cars coming too quickly around the corner from Maple Ave. on Twitter Share We live on Main St South and are in favour of the measures presented. We would add that signage indicating that there are seniors in the area be added nearthe Cote Terrace and at the corner of Main & Maple. Painting SLOW on the road in front of the Cote Terrace in both directions would be welcome also. Many seniors cross the road in front of the Cote Terrace and it is quite dangerous with cars speeding along Main St and cars coming too quickly around the corner from Maple Ave. on Linkedin Email We live on Main St South and are in favour of the measures presented. We would add that signage indicating that there are seniors in the area be added nearthe Cote Terrace and at the corner of Main & Maple. Painting SLOW on the road in front of the Cote Terrace in both directions would be welcome also. Many seniors cross the road in front of the Cote Terrace and it is quite dangerous with cars speeding along Main St and cars coming too quickly around the corner from Maple Ave. link

    We live on Main St South and are in favour of the measures presented. We would add that signage indicating that there are seniors in the area be added nearthe Cote Terrace and at the corner of Main & Maple. Painting SLOW on the road in front of the Cote Terrace in both directions would be welcome also. Many seniors cross the road in front of the Cote Terrace and it is quite dangerous with cars speeding along Main St and cars coming too quickly around the corner from Maple Ave.

    Jasper megelink asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us and we appreciate your insight. Staff will be taking all your comments into consideration in preparation for the final report to Council. Thank you.

  • Share We live on Market St. and are concerned about the speed of some of the cars popping over the hill just before William St. (coming from Maple). We understand that speed humps don’t work there but would like to suggest painting ‘SLOW’ on the hill as you come up the rise as a traffic calming measure. The hill is steep enough and deep enough that you can’t see a car at the bottom and they can’t see you - so speed is a serious issue. On the whole, we are pleased with the reduced speed limit and the proposed 4 way stop at Park and Market with clear painted markings for pedestrians crossing. We found the public meeting at the library informative and well presented. Speed is an issue on Market, especially because of the hill, even though your study found 85% of cars are within the limit. We have children, seniors and pets on this street, which is often used as a thoroughfare to avoid Main St. We think ‘SLOW’ painted on the pavement may get the attention of drivers. Additional signage such as slow, watch for children (the sidewalk situation isn’t great on our street either, especially along the hill) would be beneficial as well. It is dangerous for families walking their kids to school. Thank you! on Facebook Share We live on Market St. and are concerned about the speed of some of the cars popping over the hill just before William St. (coming from Maple). We understand that speed humps don’t work there but would like to suggest painting ‘SLOW’ on the hill as you come up the rise as a traffic calming measure. The hill is steep enough and deep enough that you can’t see a car at the bottom and they can’t see you - so speed is a serious issue. On the whole, we are pleased with the reduced speed limit and the proposed 4 way stop at Park and Market with clear painted markings for pedestrians crossing. We found the public meeting at the library informative and well presented. Speed is an issue on Market, especially because of the hill, even though your study found 85% of cars are within the limit. We have children, seniors and pets on this street, which is often used as a thoroughfare to avoid Main St. We think ‘SLOW’ painted on the pavement may get the attention of drivers. Additional signage such as slow, watch for children (the sidewalk situation isn’t great on our street either, especially along the hill) would be beneficial as well. It is dangerous for families walking their kids to school. Thank you! on Twitter Share We live on Market St. and are concerned about the speed of some of the cars popping over the hill just before William St. (coming from Maple). We understand that speed humps don’t work there but would like to suggest painting ‘SLOW’ on the hill as you come up the rise as a traffic calming measure. The hill is steep enough and deep enough that you can’t see a car at the bottom and they can’t see you - so speed is a serious issue. On the whole, we are pleased with the reduced speed limit and the proposed 4 way stop at Park and Market with clear painted markings for pedestrians crossing. We found the public meeting at the library informative and well presented. Speed is an issue on Market, especially because of the hill, even though your study found 85% of cars are within the limit. We have children, seniors and pets on this street, which is often used as a thoroughfare to avoid Main St. We think ‘SLOW’ painted on the pavement may get the attention of drivers. Additional signage such as slow, watch for children (the sidewalk situation isn’t great on our street either, especially along the hill) would be beneficial as well. It is dangerous for families walking their kids to school. Thank you! on Linkedin Email We live on Market St. and are concerned about the speed of some of the cars popping over the hill just before William St. (coming from Maple). We understand that speed humps don’t work there but would like to suggest painting ‘SLOW’ on the hill as you come up the rise as a traffic calming measure. The hill is steep enough and deep enough that you can’t see a car at the bottom and they can’t see you - so speed is a serious issue. On the whole, we are pleased with the reduced speed limit and the proposed 4 way stop at Park and Market with clear painted markings for pedestrians crossing. We found the public meeting at the library informative and well presented. Speed is an issue on Market, especially because of the hill, even though your study found 85% of cars are within the limit. We have children, seniors and pets on this street, which is often used as a thoroughfare to avoid Main St. We think ‘SLOW’ painted on the pavement may get the attention of drivers. Additional signage such as slow, watch for children (the sidewalk situation isn’t great on our street either, especially along the hill) would be beneficial as well. It is dangerous for families walking their kids to school. Thank you! link

    We live on Market St. and are concerned about the speed of some of the cars popping over the hill just before William St. (coming from Maple). We understand that speed humps don’t work there but would like to suggest painting ‘SLOW’ on the hill as you come up the rise as a traffic calming measure. The hill is steep enough and deep enough that you can’t see a car at the bottom and they can’t see you - so speed is a serious issue. On the whole, we are pleased with the reduced speed limit and the proposed 4 way stop at Park and Market with clear painted markings for pedestrians crossing. We found the public meeting at the library informative and well presented. Speed is an issue on Market, especially because of the hill, even though your study found 85% of cars are within the limit. We have children, seniors and pets on this street, which is often used as a thoroughfare to avoid Main St. We think ‘SLOW’ painted on the pavement may get the attention of drivers. Additional signage such as slow, watch for children (the sidewalk situation isn’t great on our street either, especially along the hill) would be beneficial as well. It is dangerous for families walking their kids to school. Thank you!

    Piper asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for taking the time to review the proposed measures and providing us with a detailed summary and inputs. Public feedback is a vital part of this project and will be carefully considered as we move forward. Staff will be taking all your comments into consideration in preparation of the final recommendation report to Council. Thank you.

  • Share We walk Charles street multiple times a day. People fly down Charles, seen people run the stop sign at Charles and park on several occasions on Facebook Share We walk Charles street multiple times a day. People fly down Charles, seen people run the stop sign at Charles and park on several occasions on Twitter Share We walk Charles street multiple times a day. People fly down Charles, seen people run the stop sign at Charles and park on several occasions on Linkedin Email We walk Charles street multiple times a day. People fly down Charles, seen people run the stop sign at Charles and park on several occasions link

    We walk Charles street multiple times a day. People fly down Charles, seen people run the stop sign at Charles and park on several occasions

    Parkviewguy asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for sharing your observations and comments with us.

  • Share Can speed humps be added to James street? Cars speed heading towards Main Street and I fear the reduced speed limit will do little to limit this? There are townhomes and a daycare on James street with a lot of pedestrian traffic. on Facebook Share Can speed humps be added to James street? Cars speed heading towards Main Street and I fear the reduced speed limit will do little to limit this? There are townhomes and a daycare on James street with a lot of pedestrian traffic. on Twitter Share Can speed humps be added to James street? Cars speed heading towards Main Street and I fear the reduced speed limit will do little to limit this? There are townhomes and a daycare on James street with a lot of pedestrian traffic. on Linkedin Email Can speed humps be added to James street? Cars speed heading towards Main Street and I fear the reduced speed limit will do little to limit this? There are townhomes and a daycare on James street with a lot of pedestrian traffic. link

    Can speed humps be added to James street? Cars speed heading towards Main Street and I fear the reduced speed limit will do little to limit this? There are townhomes and a daycare on James street with a lot of pedestrian traffic.

    MichaelGT asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for sharing your comments with us.  Staff will be taking all your comments into consideration in preparation for the final report to Council. Thank you.

  • Share Why is George street not a part of this? Doesn’t make sense to have traffic control on all streets south of highway 7 except the Main Street vehicles use as an alternative, George street has had numerous speeders and aggressive drivers. on Facebook Share Why is George street not a part of this? Doesn’t make sense to have traffic control on all streets south of highway 7 except the Main Street vehicles use as an alternative, George street has had numerous speeders and aggressive drivers. on Twitter Share Why is George street not a part of this? Doesn’t make sense to have traffic control on all streets south of highway 7 except the Main Street vehicles use as an alternative, George street has had numerous speeders and aggressive drivers. on Linkedin Email Why is George street not a part of this? Doesn’t make sense to have traffic control on all streets south of highway 7 except the Main Street vehicles use as an alternative, George street has had numerous speeders and aggressive drivers. link

    Why is George street not a part of this? Doesn’t make sense to have traffic control on all streets south of highway 7 except the Main Street vehicles use as an alternative, George street has had numerous speeders and aggressive drivers.

    6 George asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for expressing your concerns. Public feedback is a vital part of this project and will be carefully considered as we move forward. Thank you.