Markham Traffic Calming Bylaw - Speed Hump Study
In Markham, Ontario, residents can request a traffic calming study to consider speed humps on local streets. The city evaluates requests under its traffic calming program and coordinates with Transportation Engineering and By-law Enforcement to assess safety, traffic data, and neighbourhood impact. For official program details and eligibility criteria visit the City of Markham traffic calming information page Traffic Calming - City of Markham[1]. To contact the engineering group that manages studies see the Transportation or Engineering contact page Engineering & Transportation Services[2]. For enforcement, reporting and municipal orders refer to By-law Enforcement City of Markham By-law Enforcement[3].
Overview of the process
The typical workflow includes an initial request, preliminary screening, traffic data collection (speed and volume), technical evaluation against criteria, public consultation in affected blocks, and a council or delegated approval for installation if recommended. Timelines vary by season and workload; specific processing times are not specified on the cited pages Traffic Calming - City of Markham[1].
Penalties & Enforcement
Markham enforces traffic regulations under municipal bylaws and provincial statutes where applicable. The city’s By-law Enforcement and Police Services handle enforcement actions, issuance of orders, and response to complaints. The cited By-law Enforcement page does not list specific fine amounts for violations related to traffic calming devices and installation approvals; therefore the exact monetary penalties are not specified on the cited page City of Markham By-law Enforcement[3].
- Monetary fines: not specified on the cited page; check the enforcing by-law or contact By-law Enforcement for amounts.
- Escalation: first, repeat and continuing offences and ranges are not specified on the cited page.
- Non-monetary sanctions: municipal orders for removal, compliance notices, and court action may be used where installations or works contravene approvals.
- Enforcer: By-law Enforcement and the City’s Transportation/Engineering group administer compliance and inspections; see contact pages for reporting.
Applications & Forms
The city provides a traffic calming request process and may publish an application form or online request mechanism; specific form names, numbers, fees and submission URLs are not specified on the general traffic calming information page and applicants should consult the Transportation or Forms pages for the current document Traffic Calming - City of Markham[1] and Engineering & Transportation Services[2].
Common violations and typical outcomes
- Unauthorised installation of traffic calming devices: municipal order to remove and potential charges.
- Failure to comply with placement or design standards: remedial orders and fines or stop-work directives.
- Blocking official studies or impeding data collection: compliance requests and enforcement involvement.
Action steps
- Submit a traffic calming request via the City of Markham traffic calming page or contact Transportation Engineering for the current application steps.
- Allow time for data collection, technical evaluation and public consultation; ask the city for expected timelines when you apply.
- If you receive an order, follow appeal instructions on the notice or contact the issuing office to learn review deadlines.
FAQ
- How do I start a traffic calming study request?
- Start by submitting a request through the City of Markham traffic calming information page or by contacting Engineering & Transportation Services for the current application procedure and any required petition support.
- Will the city install speed humps immediately if requested?
- No, the city conducts data collection and technical checks, and follows a public consultation process before any installation decision.
- Are there fees for applying?
- Fees, if any, are not specified on the general traffic calming information page; applicants should consult the Transportation or Forms pages or contact the city directly for current fee information.
How-To
- Gather neighbour support and document concerns, times and typical speeds or incidents.
- Submit an online request or application via the City of Markham traffic calming page or contact Engineering & Transportation Services for the current form and instructions.
- Allow the city to perform traffic counts and technical evaluation; provide any requested local input during consultation.
- Attend or review public consultation materials and provide feedback when the study is posted for comment.
- If recommended, follow city instructions for scheduling installation and any property or utility coordination required.
- If you disagree with a decision or an enforcement order, follow appeal directions on the notice or contact the issuing office to learn about timelines and the review process.
Key Takeaways
- Requests begin with a resident submission and technical evaluation by Engineering.
- Decisions are data-driven and include public consultation.
- Contact By-law Enforcement or Transportation Engineering for enforcement, forms and timelines.
Help and Support / Resources
- Traffic Calming - City of Markham
- Engineering & Transportation Services - Markham
- By-law Enforcement - City of Markham
