City of Toronto Speed Management Strategy
CARSP Webinar Series
Date/Time
Date(s) - March 26, 2025
12:00 pm EDT - 1:00 pm EDT
An overview of why and how speed is a major contributor to KSIs in Toronto and many other jurisdiction.
Various programs and initiatives through which we manage speeds, including their scale, how they’re programmed and evaluation results where available.
- Traffic calming program: speed humps and speed cushions
- Automated speed enforcement
- Narrower lane widths
- Introduction of dedicated cycling infrastructure and wider sidewalks
- In-road Flexible speed signs
- Watch Your Speed units
- Speed limit reductions
- Direct funding for Toronto Police for officer-led speed enforcement
- Measures at intersections: raised crosswalks and intersections, left-turn calming, etc
- Public engagement campaigns
- Upcoming pilots
Registration for this webinar is FREE for current CARSP members. Non-members are welcome to purchase a ticket.
Speakers
Sheyda Saneinejad
Sheyda Saneinejad is a Professional Engineer and Road Safety Professional with over 17 years of experience in the field of road safety and active transportation. She is the Manager of Vision Zero Projects at the City of Toronto, and has lead several projects involving policy making, planning, designing, operating and monitoring the right of way, particularly for vulnerable road users. She also shares her expertise as an educator in the field. Sheyda holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a Master’s degree in Transportation Planning and Engineering with experience in both public and private sectors. As well, Sheyda serves on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Traffic Council, helping to shape transportation policies and best practices across the province.