​​BRAMPTON, ON – With the return of the school year, the City of Brampton is reminding drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to do their part to keep students safe. Back-to-school season means more pedestrian, cyclist and school bus activity on Brampton roads, especially near schools, crosswalks and bus stops.

The City’s efforts are grounded in Vision Zero​, a global movement that aims to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries. Through a variety tools, education, enforcement and community engagement, Brampton is making it safer for children to travel to and from school.

Brampton’s New Interactive Traffic Calming Map

The City has launched an interactive online mapping tool showing the locations of traffic calming measures across Brampton, including Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras, speed cushions, Community Safety Zones, reduced neighbourhood speed limits and pedestrian-focused infrastructure such as pedestrian crossovers. Residents can explore the map and learn more at this website.

Slow Down in Community Safety Zones

Community Safety Zones have lower speed limits to give drivers more time to react to unexpected situations. The City of Brampton uses a combination of traffic calming measures to address speeding and reduce excessive traffic volumes: 

• 199 school crossing guard locations with 254 guards keeping our students safe. 
• 197 Community Safety Zones with increased penalties for speeding violations. 
• 185 ASE cameras to deter speeding and modify driver behaviour. 
• 149 speed cushion installations across residential areas to calm traffic. 
• 40 km/h Neighbourhood Speed Safety Zones in five locations across the city, with 10 more planned. 

Automated Speed Enforcement in Brampton

ASE uses a camera and speed measurement device to enforce speed limits. It is a proven traffic-calming tool, utilizing technology to help make roads safer for all users and is designed to work in tandem with other road safety measures. To help ensure students can travel to and from school safely each day, 35 additional cameras will soon become active in Community Safety Zones. Once online, these cameras will complete Brampton’s goal of installing 185 cameras by the end of summer 2025. The remaining 35 new cameras will be active at the following locations (as of September 1, 2025): 

Ward 1 

• Avondale Blvd. eastbound, east of Birchbank Rd. 
• Bleasdale Ave. northbound, north of Stead St.
• James Potter Rd. eastbound, east of Creditview Rd.

Ward 3 

• James Potter Rd. westbound, west of Williams Pkwy.
• James Potter Rd. southbound, north of Bonnie Braes Dr.

Ward 4 

• James Potter Rd. northbound, north of Semley St.
• Creditview Rd. southbound, south of James Potter Rd.
• Embleton Rd. eastbound, east of Rivermont Rd.

Ward 5 

• Father Tobin Rd. westbound, west of Moira Creek Dr.
• Balmoral Dr. westbound, west of Appleby Rd.
• Ray Lawson Blvd. northbound, near Acadian Heights
• Oaklea Blvd. eastbound, near Lauraglen Cres.

Ward 6 

• North Park Dr. southbound, north of Nasmith St.
• Finchgate Blvd. southbound, north of Festoon Pl.
• Rutherford Rd. southbound, south of Vodden St. E.
• Folkstone Cres. southbound, south of Forsythia Rd.
• Centre St. N. northbound, near Claypine Trl.
• Eagle Plains Dr. westbound, west of Airport Rd.

Ward 7 

• Mountainash Rd. northbound, near Lucky Ln.
• Balmoral Dr. westbound, west of Drake Blvd.
• Earnscliffe Cir. northbound, north of Edenridge Dr.
• Jordensen Dr. southbound, near Owens Rd.
• Clockwork Dr. westbound, west of Clunburry Rd.

Ward 8 

• Robert Parkinson Dr. northbound, north of Seincliffe Rd.
• Ladore Dr. southbound, north of Elizabeth St. S.
• Elgin Dr. westbound, west of Mill St. S.

Ward 9 

• Beech St. northbound, north of Salisbury Cir.
• Peter Robertson Blvd. westbound, west of Dusty Star Rd.
• Mountainash Rd. northbound, north of Judson Gate.

Ward 10 

• Thorndale Rd. northbound, north of Denim Dr.
• Veterans Dr. southbound, south of Dufay Rd.
• Guru Nanak St. eastbound, east of Riverbank Rd.
• North Park Dr. westbound, west of Provincial Pl.
• Carl Finlay Dr. eastbound near Camston Rd.
• Peter Robertson Blvd. eastbound, east of Dandelion Rd.

For more information about the program and an interactive map of the location of all active cameras, visit brampton.ca/ase 

Consider walking or biking to school 

Brampton’s walk or bike to school webpage offers numerous health and safety benefits for people and communities. Consider using an active form of transportation to keep roadways near schools safe and to help reduce automobile traffic around schools. 

The City has a comprehensive network of bike lanes and recreational trails that make travel by bike a safe and desirable option for work, recreation and school. Cyclists must do their part to keep Brampton streets, sidewalks and trails safe. Some important safety tips include:

• Wear a helmet, it could save your life.
• Obey all traffic laws, signs and signals.
• Use hand signals.
• Yield to pedestrians.
• Do not park or stop in bike lanes. The fine for parking or stopping in these lanes is $150.

Keeping Brampton’s streets accessible for everyone

The City of Brampton is committed to ensuring that people of all ages and abilities enjoy the same opportunities as they live, work, play and visit the city. Keeping our sidewalks clear is essential for the safety and accessibility of all residents, including pedestrians, children, elderly individuals and those living with disabilities. 

Drivers are reminded that no portion of a vehicle can overhang onto the sidewalk or obstruct any portion of the sidewalk. Sidewalks must remain clear at all times to allow for strollers, children and individuals requiring the use of a wheelchair or other mobility aid to freely travel without obstruction. Learn more about keeping the sidewalk clear at brampton.ca/bylaws.

Engage with Brampton’s School Traffic Safety Council

Brampton’s School Traffic Safety Council is made up of a member of Council, city staff, first responders, school board representatives and residents who come together to promote road safety around schools in Brampton. Residents are encouraged to get involved with the School Traffic Safety Council to help make a difference in protecting children and fostering a safer community for all.

Obey School Crossing Guards

The City of Brampton employs more than 250 School Crossing Guards in 199 locations, who play a critical role in the safety of pedestrians, including students from kindergarten to grade five in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board​ and Peel District School Board. When stopping for a crossing guard, drivers are reminded that they must remain stopped until the guard and children have finished crossing the entire roadway. Breaking this law could result in three demerit points, increased insurance rates and a fine of up to $500. It could also cause serious injury to crossing guards, children or other pedestrians. The City of Brampton is always looking for dedicated individuals seeking an opportunity to give back to their community in an important way. Explore becoming a School Crossing Guard with the City by visiting here.

​Additional school road safety resources 

The City of Brampton has a guide for schools interested in starting a walk-to-school program. For more information, visit this website.​ Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) is a resource for parents and offers tips on first-time rider safety, bus delays and how to return to school safely. ​