Calming Influence

Traffic Calming

​When we talk about traffic calming, we often focus on making our streets safer. This is an important goal.

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Now consider this: how do traffic calming measures affect emergency response? When every second counts for someone experiencing a heart attack, stroke, house fire, or other emergency, every small delay matters.

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As Saanich grows and we continue to redesign our roads, we need to ask if we are finding the right balance between slowing everyday traffic and ensuring emergency vehicles can reach people as quickly and safely as possible.

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Let's work together to find solutions that improve road safety while also protecting timely access for firefighters, paramedics, and police when you need them most.