Longueuil reducing speed limit to 30 km/h in local streets
The city on Montreal's South Shore announced the speed reduction Tuesday as part of a series of traffic calming measures to improve safety.
Longueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier said lowering the speed limit helps to significantly reduce serious injuries.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 30 km/h limits where traffic mixes with vulnerable road users.
'It's a practical, tried and tested and internationally recognized way of protecting the most vulnerable, especially children, the elderly and people on foot or by bike,' Fournier said.
The change will be submitted to the city council for formal adoption.
Other changes will be on a case-by-case basis depending on the district.
These include new panels and signs, road markings and other measures to make intersections safer.
School zones will also be revamped with speed radars, cycling links and improved signage.
The city says it also plans to install over 100 new speed bumps throughout its territory by 2026 to ensure drivers respect the new speed limits.
'Reducing speed and traffic not only reduces collisions and injuries, it also reduces stress, noise and exposure to poor air quality,' said Gabrielle Manseau with Montérégie Public Health in a news release.
'These calmer, safer environments encourage walking and cycling, which promote a more active lifestyle, reduce the risk of chronic disease and improve mental health. By creating streets that are more user-friendly and accessible, we reinforce the feeling of safety, social cohesion and inclusion.'
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