Speed Humps Across West Lansing

Dear West Lansing Residents,

The West Lansing Homeowners Association (WLHA) has expressed serious concerns about speeding throughout the neighbourhood, especially as increased density brings more traffic. To address this, my team has been working closely with WLHA President Andrew Zalvin and Board Member Dimos Zarkadas to identify key problem areas.

WLHA is proposing the installation of speed humps (not to be confused with speed bumps—see definitions below) on the East-West streets highlighted in the map below. These measures are intended to calm traffic and improve safety, particularly for children, seniors, and other vulnerable road users.

I am launching this survey to evaluate the level of community support that exists for traffic calming speed humps. Your feedback is essential. I want to hear your support or opposition as these humps will be permanent once installed. If there is sufficient support from residents, City staff will proceed with a study and present a recommendation, which will be brought to North York Community Council. This may include strategically placed speed humps designed to maintain a safe 30 km/h speed limit. The goal is to discourage cut-through traffic, reduce speeding, and enhance the overall safety and livability of West Lansing.

We need your feedback to move forward. Please complete the survey by June 1, 2025, to ensure your voice is counted. Note that only one response per household will be considered. We will update all those who fill out the survey on the progress of this proposal.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Warm regards,

Lily Cheng

West Lansing Traffic Calming Map

What’s the difference between speed humps and speed bumps?

Speed Humps: These are raised, gently sloped mounds of asphalt installed across the full width of a roadway. Designed to maintain stormwater drainage, they are spaced along a roadway to help keep vehicle speeds around 30 km/h. Drivers going faster than this will experience discomfort when crossing. Speed humps are suitable for local and collector roads that receive winter maintenance.

Speed Bumps: Much shorter and more abrupt than speed humps, speed bumps are found in low-speed environments like laneways. They slow drivers to 10–15 km/h but are not suitable for roads that are plowed in winter. They are only used in laneways that receive salting, not snow plowing.

Please note that you will need to SIGN UP on Willowdale Action Hub to take the survey.

CLICK HERE to take the survey!