Bracebridge implements urban speed limit reductions to 40 km/h

Several municipalities are implementing or considering reductions in speed limits to improve road safety and community well-being. The Town of Bracebridge plans to reduce speed limits on local urban roads from 50 km/h to 40 km/h starting this year, with select rural roads also seeing reductions in 2026; these changes follow recommendations from the town’s 2023 Transportation Master Plan and aim to improve stopping distances and reduce collisions. Approximately 320 new signs will be installed before these changes take effect, with school zones exempted from updates, and a special case on Ann Street will lower the limit to 30 km/h to avoid costly infrastructure upgrades. Meanwhile, Arlington County is considering lowering speed limits from 30 mph to 25 mph on five busy road segments, including a high-crash corridor on S. Carlin Springs Road, based on recent engineering studies and new speed camera data. Additionally, a temporary speed limit of 40 mph has been set on Price Boulevard in North Port due to ongoing construction to ensure driver safety through the work zone. These initiatives reflect a broader commitment to Vision Zero principles and safer, more livable streets for all users.