Traffic Safety

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In April 2019, Town of Lincoln Council passed a resolution regarding truck safety in Lincoln. Traffic safety and speed reduction strategies are a high priority for the Town, and we continue to respond to residents' concerns about improving road safety throughout the community.

The Town’s Transportation Master Plan developed a comprehensive Traffic Calming Policy to guide the implementation process of traffic calming/speed reduction measures for the Town. The ultimate goal of these actions is to improve the livability of neighbourhoods for all users.

Staff will be providing regular updates to Council through the Committee of the Whole, currently on a quarterly basis.

Staff will continue to work closely with the Niagara Region, Niagara Regional Police Service, the Ministry of Transportation and other agencies on multi-stakeholder and multi-agency strategies to ensure improving traffic and truck safety remains a high priority in Lincoln.

The Town has implemented several traffic safety initiatives throughout Lincoln, including community safety zones, pedestrian crossovers, and speed humps. To read more about these initiatives, see below. Detailed maps of the traffic safety measures implemented in Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, and Ward 4 are available in the Documents section on the right side of this page.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES


Complete Resident Survey for Temporary Removeable Speed Humps | Drake Drive


Complete Resident Survey for Temporary Removeable Speed Humps | Stadelbauer Drive


COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONES

Community Safety zones are areas of a roadway designated under the Highway Traffic Act where public safety is of special concern. These zones are often located in areas close to community centers, such as recreational facilities, schools, nursing homes, and more.


Community Safety Zone on Fourth Line Signage is placed along the community safety zones to alert drivers to the beginning and end of a roadway designated as a community safety zone. The rules of the road do not change within a Community Safety Zone, but fines for improper roadway use (speeding, traffic signal violations, etc.) are increased and often doubled.

The goal of a community safety zone is to modify driver behaviour to improve safety on these sections of road for all users.

The Town of Lincoln has amended the Traffic by-law to designate the following areas of roadway as Community Safety Zones:

  • Connor Drive (Mountain Street to Stadelbauer Drive)
  • Fourth Avenue (Nineteenth Street to Jordan Road)
  • Serena Boulevard (Ontario Road to Alyssa Drive)
  • Victoria Avenue (north of King Street)
  • William Street (King Street to Robbie Burns Drive)

PEDESTRIAN CROSSOVERS (PXOs)

A pedestrian crossover is a type of crossing that requires vehicles to stop and allow pedestrians to cross the road. They are typically installed on low to moderate volume roadways with speeds at or below 60km/hr.

Pedestrian crossovers have specific pavement markings and crossing signs. Pedestrian crossovers may have illuminated overhead lights / warning signs and pedestrian push buttons.

Pedestrian Crossover at Lincoln Ave and Elm St

At a pedestrian crossover, pedestrians have the right-of-way. Drivers and cyclists must stop behind the yield line and wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed the road and is safely on the sidewalk before proceeding.


All road users (pedestrians, motorists, cyclists) must obey pedestrian crossover rules at all times of the day and night.

Motorist Responsibilities
  • Be prepared to stop your vehicle for pedestrians as you approach a pedestrian crossover
  • Be alert upon approach of a pedestrian crossover
  • Stop your vehicle behind the yield line
  • Make eye contact so the pedestrian sees you
  • Wait until pedestrian completely crosses the road before proceeding

Pedestrian Responsibilities

  • Be alert to other road users before entering a pedestrian crossover
  • Indicate intention to cross
  • Wait for traffic to stop
  • Make eye contact to ensure drivers see you

Cyclist Responsibilities

  • When riding with traffic, follow rules for motorists
  • When crossing, follow rules for pedestrians; dismount and walk your bike across

Fines and Penalties

Motorists and cyclists may face a fine of $1,000.00 for disobeying the rules of a pedestrian crossover. Motorists may also face four demerit points.

In addition to these penalties, aggressive or careless drivers who put themselves and other road users (other motorists, pedestrians, cyclists) in danger may be charged with careless driving and will be subject to additional penalties and fines.

For more information regarding pedestrian safety, rules, and responsibilities at pedestrian crossings, visit the Ministry of Transportation website.

SPEED HUMPS

The Town installs speedhumps on areas of road that have received complaints from area residents regarding the speed, the volume of shortcutting traffic, and driver non-compliance.

Temporary Speed Hump on Stadelbauer Ave



Permanent Speed Hump on Highland Park Drive





Permanent speedhumps were installed in 2022 at the following locations:

  • Four on Stadelbauer Drive between King Street and Highland Park Drive
  • Two on Highland Park Drive between Stadelbauer Drive and Kayla Street

The Town will continue to accept input from residents regarding other areas of traffic safety concern. Temporary speed humps may be installed throughout Lincoln based upon community input and concern. In these cases, further investigation into the area of concern will be completed to determine if any permanent traffic safety measures should be installed.

The Town installed the following temporary speedhumps in late spring 2022:

  • Two on Highland Park Drive between Kayla Drive and Stadelbauer Drive
  • Five on Drake Avenue between Ontario Street and and Dufferin Avenue

DIGITAL SPEED FEEDBACK SIGNS

Since 2015 the Town has been using Digital Speed Feedback Signs to track speeds on community roads in order to determine if further speed reduction strategies are necessary. The current locations of the 2022 Digital Speed Signs can be found in the Documents section on the right side of this page. The results of the 2021 Digital Speed Signs are also found in the Documents section on the right side of this page (Please note that the results reflect the speed at which 85% of traffic traveling on the road is moving at or below).

In April 2019, Town of Lincoln Council passed a resolution regarding truck safety in Lincoln. Traffic safety and speed reduction strategies are a high priority for the Town, and we continue to respond to residents' concerns about improving road safety throughout the community.

The Town’s Transportation Master Plan developed a comprehensive Traffic Calming Policy to guide the implementation process of traffic calming/speed reduction measures for the Town. The ultimate goal of these actions is to improve the livability of neighbourhoods for all users.

Staff will be providing regular updates to Council through the Committee of the Whole, currently on a quarterly basis.

Staff will continue to work closely with the Niagara Region, Niagara Regional Police Service, the Ministry of Transportation and other agencies on multi-stakeholder and multi-agency strategies to ensure improving traffic and truck safety remains a high priority in Lincoln.

The Town has implemented several traffic safety initiatives throughout Lincoln, including community safety zones, pedestrian crossovers, and speed humps. To read more about these initiatives, see below. Detailed maps of the traffic safety measures implemented in Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, and Ward 4 are available in the Documents section on the right side of this page.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES


Complete Resident Survey for Temporary Removeable Speed Humps | Drake Drive


Complete Resident Survey for Temporary Removeable Speed Humps | Stadelbauer Drive


COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONES

Community Safety zones are areas of a roadway designated under the Highway Traffic Act where public safety is of special concern. These zones are often located in areas close to community centers, such as recreational facilities, schools, nursing homes, and more.


Community Safety Zone on Fourth Line Signage is placed along the community safety zones to alert drivers to the beginning and end of a roadway designated as a community safety zone. The rules of the road do not change within a Community Safety Zone, but fines for improper roadway use (speeding, traffic signal violations, etc.) are increased and often doubled.

The goal of a community safety zone is to modify driver behaviour to improve safety on these sections of road for all users.

The Town of Lincoln has amended the Traffic by-law to designate the following areas of roadway as Community Safety Zones:

  • Connor Drive (Mountain Street to Stadelbauer Drive)
  • Fourth Avenue (Nineteenth Street to Jordan Road)
  • Serena Boulevard (Ontario Road to Alyssa Drive)
  • Victoria Avenue (north of King Street)
  • William Street (King Street to Robbie Burns Drive)

PEDESTRIAN CROSSOVERS (PXOs)

A pedestrian crossover is a type of crossing that requires vehicles to stop and allow pedestrians to cross the road. They are typically installed on low to moderate volume roadways with speeds at or below 60km/hr.

Pedestrian crossovers have specific pavement markings and crossing signs. Pedestrian crossovers may have illuminated overhead lights / warning signs and pedestrian push buttons.

Pedestrian Crossover at Lincoln Ave and Elm St

At a pedestrian crossover, pedestrians have the right-of-way. Drivers and cyclists must stop behind the yield line and wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed the road and is safely on the sidewalk before proceeding.


All road users (pedestrians, motorists, cyclists) must obey pedestrian crossover rules at all times of the day and night.

Motorist Responsibilities
  • Be prepared to stop your vehicle for pedestrians as you approach a pedestrian crossover
  • Be alert upon approach of a pedestrian crossover
  • Stop your vehicle behind the yield line
  • Make eye contact so the pedestrian sees you
  • Wait until pedestrian completely crosses the road before proceeding

Pedestrian Responsibilities

  • Be alert to other road users before entering a pedestrian crossover
  • Indicate intention to cross
  • Wait for traffic to stop
  • Make eye contact to ensure drivers see you

Cyclist Responsibilities

  • When riding with traffic, follow rules for motorists
  • When crossing, follow rules for pedestrians; dismount and walk your bike across

Fines and Penalties

Motorists and cyclists may face a fine of $1,000.00 for disobeying the rules of a pedestrian crossover. Motorists may also face four demerit points.

In addition to these penalties, aggressive or careless drivers who put themselves and other road users (other motorists, pedestrians, cyclists) in danger may be charged with careless driving and will be subject to additional penalties and fines.

For more information regarding pedestrian safety, rules, and responsibilities at pedestrian crossings, visit the Ministry of Transportation website.

SPEED HUMPS

The Town installs speedhumps on areas of road that have received complaints from area residents regarding the speed, the volume of shortcutting traffic, and driver non-compliance.

Temporary Speed Hump on Stadelbauer Ave



Permanent Speed Hump on Highland Park Drive





Permanent speedhumps were installed in 2022 at the following locations:

  • Four on Stadelbauer Drive between King Street and Highland Park Drive
  • Two on Highland Park Drive between Stadelbauer Drive and Kayla Street

The Town will continue to accept input from residents regarding other areas of traffic safety concern. Temporary speed humps may be installed throughout Lincoln based upon community input and concern. In these cases, further investigation into the area of concern will be completed to determine if any permanent traffic safety measures should be installed.

The Town installed the following temporary speedhumps in late spring 2022:

  • Two on Highland Park Drive between Kayla Drive and Stadelbauer Drive
  • Five on Drake Avenue between Ontario Street and and Dufferin Avenue

DIGITAL SPEED FEEDBACK SIGNS

Since 2015 the Town has been using Digital Speed Feedback Signs to track speeds on community roads in order to determine if further speed reduction strategies are necessary. The current locations of the 2022 Digital Speed Signs can be found in the Documents section on the right side of this page. The results of the 2021 Digital Speed Signs are also found in the Documents section on the right side of this page (Please note that the results reflect the speed at which 85% of traffic traveling on the road is moving at or below).

Do you have any questions about traffic safety in Lincoln?

Please take some time to look at the information on this page. If you have any questions, please feel free to add them here and we will respond shortly. 

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    People parking in no parking zone on Connor. Vehicles turning from Mountain on to Connor speeding - concern for children crossing . Residents on Mountain parking big vehicles on driveways close to the road which obstruck view of on coming traffic therefore could cause accidents. Speeding on Mountain.

    Rosemina asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. By-law staff have been informed about the parking in ‘no parking’ areas on Connor Drive, and also the proximity of parking in the driveway on Mountain Street. By-law can be reached at 905-563-2799 Ext. 289 should you see any vehicles parked in ‘no parking’ areas. Town staff will continue to monitor speeds on Connor Drive at this location and will request the Niagara Regional Police Service to conduct speed enforcement. Mountain Street is a Regional road and the Town is in regular communication with the Region regarding safety concerns. Please reach out to the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) at this link Niagara Police Traffic Complaints or the NRPS traffic hotline, 905-688-4111, ext. 1025555  to request enforcement at a specific location or to report specific vehicles.

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    The speed that cars travel on st catharines street is very dangerous/ loud at times. At least 3 - 4 xs a day What are the chances of detering this behavior? Kind regards

    Kare asked 7 months ago

    Roads located in St. Catharines are outside of the Town of Lincoln jurisdiction. You are encouraged to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at https://www.niagarapolice.ca/en/what-we-do/submitatrafficcomplaint.aspx or the NRPS traffic hotline, 905-688-4111, ext. 1025555 to report vehicles.  

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    I bought to the town back in June my request that they reassess the pedestrian cross walk next to Rexall, and was told it is not in the future plans. The accident that you refer to me is just what I am afraid of at this crosswalk. Your rules for his type of crosswalk is only used in low volume traffic, well due to continued growth and knowing that Ontario street is the main road to town as well as the mountain area this street has increased 100%. Not only do the children crossing for local school but it is a main stop for unloading school buses. It is a known area where cars have been known to ignor the red lights of the bus and go around it. Once AGAIN I ask for feed back on this and want to hear an assessment is going to be done.

    Bonnie Robinson asked 7 months ago

    Town staff have been in continuous contact with Niagara Region regarding this intersection. The Town recently recieved follow-up information from the Region that stated a signilized intersection is not warranted due to traffic counts. The Region has indicated that they will continue to monitor the intersection. You are encouraged to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at https://www.niagarapolice.ca/en/what-we-do/submitatrafficcomplaint.aspx or the NRPS traffic hotline, 905-688-4111, ext. 1025555 to report vehicles.  

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    I live on King at the bottom of William St. I've reached out to the Region in regards to this area and have met with them when they came to see our busy corner. I implore the town to work along with the region in finding a solution for the King and William unprotected pedestrian crossing. I'd be happy to discuss the safety issues that I witness on a daily basis from my front window including 2 accidents that happened just a couple weeks ago.

    SofiaP asked 7 months ago

    Thank you for your comments. King Street is a Regional Road and any action on it would be initiated by the Region. Pedestrian crossings, and traffic signals, are based on a warranting process. You are encouraged to reach out to the Region at this link for more information  - https://www.niagararegion.ca/mailto.aspx?email=jody.head&name=Transportation+Services - to bring this item to their attention.  

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    It is a good move to reduce the speed limit to 50 Km/h on King St W of Vineland, but it would be an even better move i it was enforced. Living in that zone, I have seldom seen transport trucks or any vehicles adhering to that limit. A few fines might add some weight to this change.

    Coffman asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. Please reach out to the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) at this link https://www.niagarapolice.ca/en/what-we-do/submitatrafficcomplaint.aspx or the NRPS traffic hotline, 905-688-4111, ext. 1025555 to request enforcement at a specific location or to report specific vehicles. The Town is currently implementing a truck management strategy, working closely with the MTO.  

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    Specific car speeding, tailgating, and very loud, I have plate and reported it, yet !!!! Nothing s done, it's dangerous,a nuisance

    Madhadder asked over 1 year ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. Please reach out to the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) at this link or the NRPS traffic hotline, 905-688-4111, ext. 1025555  to request enforcement at a specific location or to report specific vehicles.


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    One improvement could be a sidewalk on Frederick Ave.(Vineland). It is mostly seniors that walk in the neighbourhood and a winding road provides low visibility for driver's (especially at night).

    davebrown asked over 1 year ago

    Thank you for your inquiry and your suggestion. Town staff previously completed a review of Frederick Avenue and the possibility of installing a sidewalk. A sidewalk cannot be constructed due to the existing trees, utilities, and streetlights. Please note, the Town has also hired a consultant to review the existing crossing fronting the Heritage Village Recreation Club for pedestrian safety.  

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    hello. Do you plan to install „pedestrian crossover” at more locations? (e.g. Mountain St at George and King St at William) Both very dangerous locations when crossing guard is not present. Thanks

    Duuukie asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. The locations that you have mentioned are on Regional Roads and the Town is in regular communication with the Region regarding safety concerns.  Please feel free to also share your concern with the Niagara Region’s Transportation Services Department.


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    Rittenhouse Park - Off Azalea requires some added planning. Reason being - parked cars are permitted on the side nearest to the park, near a basketball court. This creates potential blind spots, where a child may go to retrieve a ball that bounces between parked cars onto the road creating an unsafe situation. I suggest creating a no-parking zone on the side nearest to the park to create clear visible sight lines. Futher, a reduction in speed limit around the cresant area near the park would be prudent to 40km (versus 50km). There is no designated cross way, or traffic calming measures for anyone who would want to cross the street from Azalea to enter the park - rittenhouse from Azalea Cres. No sidewalk on the park side, and hardly any markings.

    Dr. C asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. Azalea Crescent is part of the upcoming 40 km/hr speed reduction pilot project within the Town of Lincoln, and the speed limit will be reduced this fall. Due to the sightline concerns fronting the park, the Town will be bringing a by-law amendment to prohibit parking on the north side of Azalea Crescent fronting the park in the near future for Council approval. 


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    Can let me know when street lights are planned to be put on moyer road. It’s very dangerous at night driving especially in bad weather. A few street will provide safety for its residents and tourists. I think we all contribute to paying taxes

    Bruce asked 12 months ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. At this time there are no future plans for streetlighting on Moyer Road.

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