speed limit – vivaNext

navigating through construction with safety top of mind

The rapidway project in the Bathurst & Centre area is making excellent progress – and the transformation of the corridor is in the home stretch. With Centre Street’s long-term lane closures opened again – and two lanes of traffic are flowing both eastbound and westbound – drivers will have relief. It’s the perfect time to take a fresh look at traffic movements and safety in the area.

good habits are key when it comes to safety

During the heaviest construction periods, a number of drivers may develop habits of cutting through residential streets that are meant for local traffic only as a short-cut around construction. Oftentimes, higher volumes of traffic and excessive speeds are noted on roadways meant for quiet, residential neighbourhoods.

We understand and acknowledge the inconvenience and frustration of construction. However, it is important to remember the following:

stick to the main arterial roads and avoid residential short cuts
obey posted speed limits
watch for pedestrians crossing

a project designed with quality of life in mind

The new streetscape on Centre and Bathurst streets is designed with the people of the community top of mind. It’s becoming a more walkable and beautiful area with wider, tree-lined sidewalks with updated infrastructure and easy access to rapid and local transit – and many places to live, work, shop and play.

As the community grows and people adopt new travel patterns, we drive positive change together. Bus rapid transit and subway connections are a key part of planning for change and growth. As part of the Centres and Corridors initiative, we are building a project that is much more than just a rapidway.

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let’s slow down and drive carefully, together

Blogpost by: Monica DeLuca

Summer’s here! And while summer means travelling with no worries of sliding on ice or wiping snow off the car windshield, it is also prime rapidway construction season. And while drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and transit riders are travelling around York Region, construction crews are out on the corridors daily working to upgrade utilities, widen the road to make way for the rapidway, construct vivastations and all the while ensuring that safety is a top priority.

To help keep everyone as safe as possible, it’s important to obey the posted speed limit in construction zones.

roadways under construction

During construction, lane closures are frequent and in the process of road widening and curb removal, uneven gravel surfaces are prominent. As a result, the roads are impacted and since driving conditions are not as smooth as anticipated; speed limits are reduced to prevent hazardous situations such as motor collisions.

workers are vulnerable

Making a conscious effort to slow down and abide by the posted speed limit contributes to the safety of those on the road including, pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and construction crews who are often working in close proximity to the roadside.

be aware of machinery

While driving, it’s important to take note of construction machinery which is typically larger than other vehicles on the road. Be attentive to the different types of equipment as well as to changes and reduction in traffic lanes

We understand how exciting these summer months can be and how tempting it is to rush home after a long day, yet your safety is one of our top priorities, and at vivaNext we work hard to keep our community protected.

Safety is a shared responsibility. So the next time you’re driving near a construction site, slow down, and be aware of the reduced speed limits in your area.

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