At its regular meeting on January 20, 2026, Wrenford Council unanimously endorsed the Vision Zero strategy. This plan is designed to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries on the streets you drive, walk, and cycle on every day.
Developed with input from residents, public health experts, and emergency responders, the strategy rests on three main goals. First, it aims to lower the number of severe crashes you might encounter. Second, it focuses on making it safer and easier for you to reach schools, parks, and community centres. Third, it prioritizes the safety of vulnerable road users, including older adults and children.
"Safe streets are the foundation of a healthy community," said Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price. "This plan asks everyone—drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians—to share the road responsibly. By planning ahead and updating our infrastructure, we can protect the people who live and visit Wrenford."
The strategy follows an internationally recognized "safe systems" approach. Instead of placing the blame solely on road users, the city layers multiple safety measures to prevent crashes from becoming fatal. The plan sets a target of reducing serious injuries and fatalities by at least five per cent every year, working toward zero harm by 2040.
Implementation will happen in phases. The first phase is already underway. Roads and Winter Maintenance crews are installing speed humps and raised crosswalks at intersections near twelve elementary schools. Engineering staff have also completed a review of high-crash corridors along Benchlands Drive and Eastfield Road, and will roll out new signal timing and centre medians at the most dangerous intersections over the next twelve months.
Staff will continue to work closely with the Wrenford Police Service and Tamsin Valley Public Health to track collision data and adjust treatments where they are needed most. The city will also update its design standards to ensure all new road projects meet the latest safety guidelines.
For more information on road safety initiatives, ongoing construction, or traffic regulations, visit the Roads & Winter Maintenance page. You can also view upcoming Council meeting schedules to see how future safety projects are discussed.