Safe Moves Peterborough: Creating Safer Streets through the Transportation Safety Program

Peterborough, ON – A 15-year Transportation Safety Program (TSP) is being developed as a step towards creating safer streets in the City of Peterborough. 

Building on previous initiatives such as the Transportation Master Plan, Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy, speed limit reductions, and Active School Travel programs, the TSP will provide a clear, long-term approach to road safety across the community in a proactive and sustainable way. 

“This program is about making our streets safer for everyone in Peterborough,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “It will allow us to look closely at where safety concerns exist and work to reduce serious collisions. It’s about making everyday travel safer, whether you’re walking, cycling, driving, or taking transit.” 

The TSP aims to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries by creating safer roads that help prevent harm. It focuses on shared responsibility between everyone who uses the roadways, including motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, and those who design and manage the city’s roads. 

How to get involved 

The success of the TSP relies on meaningful input from the community. Feedback helps ensure the program reflects the experience of people who live, work and travel in Peterborough. 

There are several ways to share feedback: 

• Visit the project page: Residents can provide input on their experiences with road user safety and identify high-risk locations through a mapping tool and survey available on the project page, connectptbo.ca/safemovesptbo.  
  Paper copies of the survey are available at the Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer Street N. and at City Hall, 500 George Street N. The survey closes on Friday, June 5. 

• Public Information Centres: Two Public Information Centres (PICs) will be hosted in June. The PICs will provide an opportunity to learn more about road safety risks and challenges. Attendees can share feedback and recommendations on the TSP. More details on the upcoming PICs will be shared when they become available.  

Project updates and details will be posted on connectptbo.ca/safemovesptbo as the TSP progresses.