Four radar speed boards installed in partnership with MPI to inform motorists of their traveling speeds

October 21, 2021

A new partnership with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is aiming to help reduce speeds in known problem areas throughout Winnipeg to improve road safety.

We have received four roadside speed displays from MPI as part of a three-year program targeting areas with speed issues. The speed display devices, also known as speed reader boards, are interactive signs that measure the speed of oncoming vehicles and displays a “SLOW DOWN” message if any are travelling above the posted speed.

Though being placed at areas with speeding issues, the displays aren’t aiming to increase ticketing efforts. Quite the contrary, in fact. “The devices are actually proven to be effective in reducing average speeds at their location,” said David Patman, Manager of Transportation. “If we can remind motorists of the posted speed, many will then travel at that speed, which will help make the streets safer for all Winnipeggers.”

The roadside speed display on northbound Salter Street at Stella Avenue.

This type of device is already in place at numerous locations throughout Winnipeg. The four new locations were selected based on traffic analysis, safety review, speed data, and enforcement statistics.

Eastbound Elizabeth Road at Alderwood Road
Southbound McGregor Street at Machray Avenue
Westbound Grant Avenue at Thurso Street
Northbound Salter Street at Stella Avenue

Patman said this initiative shows the value in partnerships, and our commitment to work together with MPI to make roads safer.

“These signs are just one traffic calming measure we have in our toolbox,” said Patman. “The educational nature of them makes them an effective, inexpensive and labour un-intensive option for us to hopefully make a big impact.”

Though the speed display signs are only at a handful of locations, motorists are reminded to be mindful of their speed whenever on the road and to adhere to the speed limits.

“These displays are simply a gentle reminder for motorists to slow down and drive safely at all times,” said Patman.

In installing the devices, we followed the Transportation Association of Canada Application Guidelines for Speed Display Devices (2017), and information on their effectiveness will be included as part of the quarterly verbal updates to Council on the road safety strategy.

Emergency and Safety Transportation and Streets

Was this information helpful?

How can we make this web page better?

Information collected will be used to improve our website. Do not use this form to submit a request for service or information because it will not be forwarded to departments for response. To submit a request for service or information, contact 311.

This form is not intended to collect personal information; however, any personal information you choose to include in your comments is collected by the City of Winnipeg under the authority of section 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of improving our website and will not be used or disclosed for any other purposes, except as authorized by law. Contact the Corporate Access and Privacy Officer by mail (City Clerk’s Department, Susan A. Thompson Building, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg MB, R3B 1B9) or by telephone (311) if you have any questions about the collection of this information.

Ces renseignements sont-ils utiles?

Comment pourrait-on améliorer cette page Web?

Les renseignements recueillis serviront à l’amélioration de notre site Web. Prière de ne pas se servir de ce formulaire pour soumettre une demande de service ou de renseignements, car la demande ne sera pas transmise au service en question. Pour soumettre une demande de service ou de renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec le 311.

Le présent formulaire ne vise pas à recueillir des renseignements personnels. Cependant, les renseignements personnels que vous choisissez d’inclure dans vos commentaires sont recueillis par la Ville de Winnipeg en conformité avec l’alinéa 36(1)b) de la Loi sur l’accès à l’information et la protection de la vie privée dans le but d’améliorer son site Web et ne seront ni utilisés ni divulgués pour d’autres raisons, sauf dans les cas où cela est autorisé par la loi. Communiquez avec l’agent de l’accès à l’information et de la protection de la vie privée de la Ville par courrier au Bureau du greffier, immeuble Susan-A.-Thompson, 510, rue Main, Winnipeg (Manitoba) R3B 1B9, ou par téléphone au 311 si vous avez des questions sur la collecte de ces renseignements.