Data from City’s speed cameras shows that drivers are slowing down and following the speed limit.
June 27, 2024
The additional 60 semi-fixed cameras will rotate to 100 locations throughout Mississauga. They are mounted on poles with permanent concrete bases and will be placed in busy school zones and other major roadways where fatal and injury collisions occur.
Speed cameras will continue operating in Community Safety Zones with speeding issues. Priority will be given to sites with major speeding concerns, considering traffic, sidewalks, cycling facilities, pedestrian hotspots like schools and parks, and past collisions.
The proposed timing of the new camera deployments are as follows:
- 2024 – Five new cameras
- 2025 – 10 new cameras
- 2026 – 15 new cameras
- 2027 – 15 new cameras
- 2028 – 15 new cameras
Speed camera tickets
Since July 2021, 82,000 tickets have been issued. The highest number of tickets were issued on Truscott Drive, west of Lorne Park Road. The highest ticketed speed was 78 km/h, almost 50 km/h over the posted speed limit. This has occurred at nine different locations.
There have also been 207 Part III offences processed to date, for vehicles travelling at 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit. The highest ticketed speed being 114 km/h on Mississauga Valley Boulevard, west of Central Parkway East.
Transition to Administrative Penalty System
The City will be shifting from the Provincial Offence Act (POA) to the Administrative Penalty System (APS) in 2025 for speed camera offences to help reduce administration burdens. This will help make speed camera enforcement programs more sustainable and allow for growth in the future.
Planning is currently underway to ensure a smooth transition and effective implementation. Staff are drafting a new Administrative Penalty By-law to allow for speed cameras to operate under APS. The City is also looking to establish a City-run process center in 2025 to support and expand the capacity of the speed camera program.
Corporate policy for Community Safety Zones
The City is developing a Corporate Policy for Community Safety Zones to ensure that speed cameras continue to be used as intended – to reduce vehicle speeds and collisions, especially in areas with a higher volume of vulnerable road users. This policy will consider factors like speed, collision history and the presence of sidewalks, cycling facilities, schools, parks, playgrounds and recreation areas.
The speed camera program is one of the 99 action items in the Vision Zero Action Plan helping the City reach zero fatal and serious collisions in Mississauga. In addition to the speed cameras, the City is continuing to implement several traffic calming measures like speed humps, lowered speed limits in neighbourhood streets and school zones, a crossing guard program to help students cross the road and fines for drivers stopping or parking in bike lanes.
Learn more about the speed camera and results.
Learn more about our speed cameras and view a map of active and future locations at mississauga.ca/ASE
About Automated Speed Enforcement
The Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program aims to increase road safety, reduce speeding and increase speed limit compliance on neighbourhood streets, improving safety for everyone. All speed cameras have a camera and a speed measurement device to help enforce speed limits in school area community safety zones.
When a vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit, the speed camera captures an image. Then, a provincial offences officer reviews the image and issues a ticket. The ticket, including a digital copy of the image and an enlargement of the license plate, is mailed to the registered plate holder within 30 days of the offence. Upon conviction, the owner of the vehicle receives a fine, but no demerit points are applied.
Quotes
“Our speed cameras are working. Drivers are changing their behaviour and slowing down. Slowing down not only reduces your risk of collision, it also lowers the severity of injuries for vulnerable road users like pedestrians, cyclists and transit users. If you’re driving in Mississauga, whether there is a speed camera or not, I urge you to slow down and follow the posted speed limits.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish
“Our speed cameras can detect speeding on a consistent basis, ensuring that school children and other road users always feel safe. That’s why we are expanding our program. With an additional 60 speed cameras, our roads will continue to be safe for all road users, regardless of if you’re walking, cycling, using an e-scooter or e-bike, taking transit or driving.” – Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO
The Community Incident Response Team (CIRT) was established in May of 2022 in 22 Division. CIRT provides a modernization of traditional frontline foot and bicycle patrol in an effort to increase public engagement and have a visible police presence in communities.
Our initial roll out will consist of 3 Sergeants and 12 Constables, which will expand over the next 6 months to a full compliment of 24 Constables. As a result of the successes of the CIRT program, a decision to expand to 11, 12 and 21 Divisions was found to be beneficial. Once all 4 Divisions are up and running, the total compliment will be 16 Sergeants and 96 Constables for the organization.
The primary objective of the CIRT program is to alleviate the workload on front-line personnel and address specific enforcement needs in local communities. CIRT aligns with our organizations strategic plan by delivering both targeted law enforcement as well as utilizing alternative methods through the Community Safety and Well-Being framework. Utilizing a CIRT approach allows officers to identify problem areas, establish and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, businesses and residents while providing essential resources and access to services for repeat offenders and individuals in vulnerable situations.
For additional information, please see Chief Nishan Duraiappah’s video news release.
INTERRUPTION DETAILS
Date and Time: Friday, July 5th, 3:00am to 7:00am
Location: 2303 Stanfield Rd
Addresses Affected: Queensway E: 1185, 1195, 1215, 1225, 1235
Project #: C- 474290
Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka
Telephone # 437-220-8917
905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247
The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.
Your water will be turned off Friday, July 5th, from 3:00am to 7:00am. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.
Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption
As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:
- Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
- Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
- Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.
After the water interruption
When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.
Important note
After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:
- 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
- 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Construction Inspections
Engineering Technical Services Division
Operations Support, Public Works
Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)
Metrolinx, in collaboration with the City of Mississauga, is continuing to advance planning for the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The proposed Dundas BRT project would bring 48 kilometres of fast, frequent bus rapid transit along Dundas Street from Highway 6 in the City of Hamilton through to the Kipling Transit Hub in the City of Toronto, linking Etobicoke and Mississauga City Centres. More than 20 kilometres of the project would operate in bus lanes or in a dedicated right-of-way, separate from other traffic, allowing faster and more reliable transit connections.
The fourth round of public engagement will run from June 24 – July 24, 2024.
You can also participate in a virtual live session on July 10, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at metrolinx.com/DundasBRT.
The live session will feature updates from project experts and an opportunity to ask your questions.
The Dundas BRT project involves evaluating a proposed transit corridor along a 48-kilometre stretch of Dundas Street from Highway 6 in the City of Hamilton through to the Kipling Transit Hub in Toronto, linking Etobicoke and Mississauga City Centre.
Engagement on Toronto, Mississauga West, and Halton and Hamilton will continue through 2024.
For more information, visit the Dundas BRT project webpage.
GO service is expanding to serve you better – with more frequent service, more stations, cleaner technology, and more connections.
As part of investigative work for the GO Expansion project, crews will be drilling vertical boreholes to assess ground conditions within the Lakeshore West rail corridor. This work will support future track and infrastructure updates.
Starting Monday, July 8th, drilling is scheduled to take place overnight for approximately 5 months. Borehole drilling is sequenced and moves throughout the rail corridor as work progresses. Daytime working hours are scheduled whenever possible; however, some activities are required to take place overnight when trains are not in service.
Residents may experience some noise and minor vibration from the drill and other construction vehicles or equipment. Noise and vibration monitoring will take place and mitigation measures will be applied as required. Work will take place within the rail corridor. We apologize for any inconvenience and ask for your patience as we complete this critical work.
The attached notice has been mailed to residents impacted by this construction along the Lakeshore West Corridor. We will also be featuring this construction notice in our newsletter and on Metrolinx.com.
When approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing red lights or red and blue lights, or a tow truck with flashing amber lights stopped on the side of the road, you’re required by law to slow down and proceed with caution. If the road has two or more lanes, and it’s safe to do so, drivers should change lanes providing space for stopped service vehicles. Penalties include:
- minimum fine of $400 and three demerit points upon conviction.
- penalties for any subsequent offence (within 5 years) may include $1,000 to $4,000 in fines, possible jail time up to 6 months and possible suspension of driver’s license up to 2 years.
The attached notice has been mailed to residents impacted by this construction between Mineola and Lakeshore. We will also be featuring this construction notice in our newsletter and on Metrolinx.com.
As construction on the Hazel McCallion Line progresses, crews will be connecting the communities on the east and west sides of Hurontario Street at Eaglewood Boulevard with a new signalized intersection and bridge structure over Mary Fix Creek, set to open to July 4, 2024.
Demolition of the bridge structure at Inglewood Drive will take place after the new intersection at Eaglewood Boulevard is opened to road users. Demolition works are scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from July 5, 2024, to July 29, 2024. No night or weekend work is planned for this activity. Work could be rescheduled and delayed due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
Shared e-bikes and e-scooters are now available for rent across Mississauga for a fee.
June 21, 2024
“We’re committed to building a more interconnected and accessible transportation network that’s safe for everyone, regardless of age, ability, income or mode of travel. That’s why having a shared system of e-bikes and e-scooters is important. It offers residents another way to move throughout Mississauga, in addition to walking, biking, taking MiWay or driving,” said Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works. “It also promotes active and sustainable transportation while contributing to our climate change goals and healthier lifestyles.”
Shared e-scooter and e-bike devices
All devices are programmed with:
- No-ride zones on sidewalks and other restricted areas.
- Slow-ride zones on busy shared trails and areas with high foot traffic.
- No-parking zones to ensure trips can only end in areas approved for parking.
All e-bikes have a bell, front and rear lights, reflectors, a height adjustable seat, a step-through frame, a lock, a front basket and a helmet.
All e-scooters have a bell, front and rear lights, turn signals, a lock and a helmet
Renting a device
Riders can download Lime Technology, Inc. and Bird Canada’s mobile app from the App Store or Google Play and get set up to ride in a matter of minutes. The app will share more information about the cost, designated pick-up and drop-off locations, and how to unlock a device.
Designated locations to pick up and park a device include City bike racks, street sign posts and lamp posts. In the future, dedicated parking stations will be installed as the program matures.
The app will also share information on safety when riding, where you can ride and information on how to use each device.
Where to ride
Riders must be 16 years old or older to use an e-bike or e-scooter. By law, all e-bike riders must wear a helmet, and all e-scooter users under 18 must wear a helmet. Regardless, all riders are encouraged to wear a helmet for their safety.
E-bikes can be used on multi-use trails, park trails, bike lanes or on any roads, unless otherwise prohibited. E-scooters can be used on multi-use trails, bike lanes and roads with a posted speed limit of 50 km/h or less.
E-scooters can also be ridden on some park trails, so check Lime Technology, Inc. and Bird Canada’s mobile app to confirm which park trails are permitted before you ride. These devices cannot be used on sidewalks.
Remember to obey all road rules, signage, traffic signals and stop signs.
Background
In October 2019, Council supported the recommendation for City staff to look at how a program of shared bikes, e-bikes or e-scooters could be used for travel in Mississauga as part of a Micro-Mobility Program Development Project. Following extensive analysis and community and stakeholder consultation in June 2022, Council approved a recommendation to develop a shared micro-mobility program that offers e-bikes and e-scooters.
In October 2023, staff brought a report to General Committee providing an update on the Shared Micro-mobility Program and recommending that a hybrid docked and dockless, privately owned and operated system of e-bikes and e-scooters be implemented in 2024.
The attached detours in effect for this year’s Canada Day Port Credit Celebration on Monday July 1, 2024.
During these detours, the following stops will not be serviced by route:
Route 2 North
Last serviced stop – #0345 Elizabeth Street at Park Street
#0311 – Elizabeth/High
#0326 – Lakeshore/Elizabeth
#0336 – Hurontario/Park
Returns to regular routing – #0324 Hurontario Street at Inglewood Drive
Route 2 South
Last serviced stop – #0335 Hurontario Street at Inglewood Drive
#0337 – Hurontario/Park
#0339 – Hurontario/Lakeshore
#0341 – Ann/Park
Returns to regular routing – #0348 Port Credit GO Station
Route 23 East
Last serviced stop – #0222 Lakeshore Road, east of Benson Avenue
#0221 – Lakeshore/Benson
#0222 – Lakeshore/east of Benson
#0223 – Lakeshore/ Mississauga
#0224 – Lakeshore/Front
#0325 – Lakeshore/Stavebank
#0326 – Lakeshore/Elizabeth
#0341 – Ann/Park
Returns to regular routing at:
#0344 Port Credit GO Station
#0345 Elizabeth Street at Park Street
#0311 – Elizabeth/High
#0323 – Lakeshore/Hurontario
#0353 – Lakeshore/Elmwood
#0354 – Lakeshore/Cumberland
#0355 – Lakeshore/Hiawatha
#0356 – Lakeshore/Wenonah
#0357 – Lakeshore/Shaw
#0435 – Lakeshore/Beechwood
#0436 – Lakeshore/Hampton
#0437 – Lakeshore/Cawthra
Returns to regular routing – #1813 Lakeshore Road at Montbeck Crescent
Route 23 West
Last serviced stop – #3274 Lakeshore Road at West Avenue
#0455 – Lakeshore/Cawthra
#0456 – Lakeshore/west of Cawthra
#0457 – Lakeshore/Beechwood
#0358 – Lakeshore/Shaw
#0359 – Lakeshore/Seneca
#0360 – Lakeshore/Mohawk
#0361 – Lakeshore/Cumberland
#0362 – Lakeshore/Woodlawn
#0881 – Lakeshore/Rosewood
#0363 – Lakeshore/Ann
#0341 – Ann/Park
Returns to regular routing at:
#0314 – Port Credit GO Station
#0345 – Elizabeth Street at Park Street
#0311 – Elizabeth/High
#0302 – Elizabeth/Lakeshore
#0377 – Lakeshore/Stavebank
#0378 – Lakeshore/west of Stavebank
#0267 – Lakeshore/John
#0268 – Lakeshore/Mississauga
Returns to regular routing – #0637 Lakeshore Road at Wesley Avenue