Speed limit reduction on the RHVP starting May 17

This article, from May 13, includes a release from the City informing residents that the speed limit on the RHVP has been reduced to 80km/hr.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton is informing residents that as of Monday, May 17, the City will reduce the speed limit on both sides of the Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) between Dartnall Rd and Greenhill Ave to 80km/hr.

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Speeding is Speeding

This March 4 article has details on an education campaign by the Hamilton Police targeting speeders in the city.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Throughout March, the City of Hamilton and Hamilton Police will be targeting motorists driving above the speed limit with a familiar education campaign: There’s no such thing as speeding a little – speeding is speeding.

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Is speeding a concern in your neighbourhood?

This article, from August 4, contains information related to an increase in aggressive driving in residential neighbourhoods and a message from Councillor Danko.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

One concern from residents that we hear regularly about at the Ward 8 office is speeding in residential neighbourhoods, putting many at risk.

We’ve had an increase of reports of local drivers speeding during the pandemic, as there are fewer cars on the road and it seems some are taking advantage of that fact.

Below we’ve provided information on who to call when you encounter aggressive/speeding drivers and also a message from Councillor John-Paul Danko on an initiative he has started with Traffic Operations regarding the addressing of Neighbourhood Traffic Calming.

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Photo Radar Coming to Hamilton

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Hamilton city council is taking another step to address aggressive drivers and speeding across the city this year.

At the January 13 Public Works meeting, councillors voted in favour of a photo radar pilot project in school zones, to help curb a growing trend of speeding in certain neighbourhoods.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko