Request Traffic Calming - City Bylaw, London Ontario

Transportation Ontario 3 Minutes Read · published February 12, 2026 Flag of Ontario

London, Ontario residents concerned about speeding, cut-through traffic or pedestrian safety can request traffic calming measures through the City of London process. This guide explains who manages requests, how the City evaluates eligible streets, what evidence and forms are normally required, and the enforcement and appeal routes so you can track a submission from request to potential installation.

How the program works

The City’s traffic calming program evaluates requests against engineering criteria (traffic volumes, speeds, collision history, and neighbourhood support). Initial screening is technical and may lead to data collection (speed and volume counts), a neighbourhood petition or consultation, and a prioritized list for implementation based on available capital funding and operational feasibility.[1]

  • Request screening and data collection timelines vary by workload and are not specified on the cited page.
  • Engineering criteria used for prioritization include speed, volume, and collision history as described by the City.
  • Neighbourhood input may be requested through petitions, surveys or public consultation during the evaluation stage.
Collect photos and clear location descriptions before you start the request.

Penalties & Enforcement

Traffic calming installations (speed humps, curb extensions, signage, curb lanes) are physical or regulatory changes; enforcement of speed and parking rules remains the responsibility of the London Police Service and municipal by-law officers where applicable. Specific monetary fines or penalty amounts for contraventions related to traffic calming zones are not specified on the City traffic calming page cited below.[1] For provincial offences (speeding), the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and associated fines apply; where the City issues municipal parking or obstruction tickets, those fines and by-law numbers should appear on the City’s by-law pages (not specified on the cited page below).

  • Fine amounts: not specified on the cited City traffic calming page; provincial HTA fines apply for speeding.
  • Escalation: first or repeat offence ranges are not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: orders to remove obstructions, towing or court action may be applied under applicable bylaws or provincial law (details not specified on the cited page).
  • Enforcer and inspection: Transportation and Traffic Engineering manage installations while the London Police Service and By-law Enforcement address compliance and tickets; to report safety concerns or request enforcement, use the City service request pathway.[2]
  • Appeals and review: formal appeal routes or statutory time limits for traffic-calming decisions are not specified on the cited City page; inquire with Transportation for review options.

Applications & Forms

The City references a traffic calming request process and directions for submitting concerns. A specific named "Traffic Calming Request" form or form number is not specified on the main City traffic calming page; service requests are submitted via the City's report/request service pathway.[1][2]

If urgent safety hazards exist, report them immediately using the City's service request link rather than waiting for a petition.

How-To

  1. Identify the exact location, collect photos and a short description of the issue.
  2. Submit a traffic calming request or report via the City service request page; include evidence and contact details.
  3. Await initial screening and data collection; respond to any neighbourhood consultation or petition requests.
  4. If approved and funded, the City schedules engineering work; monitor progress through City updates or your original request reference.
  5. If you disagree with a decision, contact Transportation for review; specific appeal timelines are not specified on the cited page.

FAQ

How do I request traffic calming in my neighbourhood?
Submit a service request through the City of London traffic calming/report-a-problem pathway and provide location, photos and description; the City will screen and may collect traffic data.[2]
Is there a fee to apply?
No application fee is listed on the City traffic calming page; indirect costs may apply if private changes or developer works are involved (fee details not specified on the cited page).
How long does the process take?
Timelines depend on data collection, consultation and capital funding and are not specified on the cited page.

Key Takeaways

  • Start with clear location details, photos and examples of incidents to support a request.
  • The City evaluates requests against technical criteria and funding availability.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of London — Traffic calming program
  2. [2] City of London — Report a road or traffic problem / request service

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