"road safety"

This item approves the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Rue Front and Rue Du Verger in the Lucerne district to improve road safety.

Formal acceptance of the city's strategic plan to improve road safety across Gatineau.

Council accepted the Road Safety Intervention Plan approved by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (MTMD). This acceptance is a requirement for receiving the final installment of financial aid for the project.

The city is confirming the completion of safety improvement work at the intersection of rues Camille-Guay and Bisson to receive $10,125 in provincial funding from the Local Road Assistance Program.

The SPVG presented its road safety initiatives in school zones, including the RAPQ teams and collaboration with school crossing guards. The discussion covered prevention programs for young adults, school travel plans, and the need for consistent signage and traffic calming measures around schools.

The committee reviewed the final Road Safety Intervention Plan (PISR) to be submitted to the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (MTMD). Councillors discussed specific safety concerns, including speed monitoring and high-traffic intersections like Allumettières and Saint-Rédempteur, emphasizing the need for data-driven safety improvements.

The City of Gatineau is supporting the Municipality of Chelsea's application for provincial funding to improve and secure Chemin Kelly, a road that borders both municipalities.

This bylaw updates traffic regulations across the city, specifically targeting rules for right turns on red, intersection maneuvers, and one-way streets to improve traffic flow and safety.

The commission reviewed the 2025 school corridor safety program, including school streets and the development of a new guide. Discussions covered pedestrian safety, the role of school travel plans, and the need for internal coordination regarding traffic calming and police presence.

The commission reviewed a preliminary version of the Cycling Design Guide, which aims to standardize cycling infrastructure markings and signage in Gatineau. Discussions focused on maintenance costs, safety at intersections, and the need for better integration with pedestrian and accessibility needs.

The City is evaluating a proposal to lower the speed threshold for traffic calming eligibility from 5 km/h to 0 km/h to improve road safety. Council members discussed the balance between public perception of safety and statistical reality, debating the effectiveness of physical measures like bollards versus educational tools like radar signs. The administration has been mandated to assess the financial and operational impacts of this policy change for presentation during the 2026 budget process.

A representative from the SAAQ discussed road safety, the process for license renewal and medical assessments for seniors, and the importance of pedestrian safety. The commission discussed the emotional impact of driving cessation and the need for better support.

The commission will discuss and make a recommendation on the Road Safety Action Plan, which aims to improve traffic safety for all road users through various interventions.

The committee is reviewing the speed thresholds established in the city's traffic calming policy. This is a significant item as it may lead to changes in how speed limits are set or how traffic-calming measures are implemented on residential streets to improve safety.

The Commission discussed lowering speed thresholds for the Traffic Calming Policy (MMC) to qualify more sites for safety measures. After reviewing scenarios, the Commission recommended adopting 'Scenario 1', which lowers the speed eligibility threshold by 5 km/h. This change is expected to qualify 388 new sites based on data from the last three years, though it will require significant ongoing maintenance funding for temporary measures like bollards.

The City is entering into a grant agreement to utilize surplus funds from the Road Safety Fund, specifically for a municipal cooperation pilot project.

The Commission received a presentation on the progress of the Road Safety Intervention Plan (PISR). The plan aims to reduce accidents, optimize municipal investments, and foster partnerships. The discussion covered methodology, the use of data, the prioritization of vulnerable road users, and the potential for future public consultation.

Discussion regarding the city's strategic plan to improve road safety for all users.