With the new school year beginning, the City of Brampton is reminding residents to be extra cautious on the roads. Increased pedestrian, cyclist, and school bus activity near schools, crosswalks, and bus stops means drivers must slow down and stay alert.
This effort is part of Brampton’s Vision Zero strategy, a global movement aimed at eliminating traffic-related deaths and serious injuries through education, enforcement, and infrastructure.
Interactive traffic calming map
To support this, the City has launched an 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 crossovers.
Community Safety Zones and speed control
Brampton has:
- 199 school crossing guard locations staffed by 254 guards.
- 197 Community Safety Zones with tougher penalties for speeding.
- 185 ASE cameras citywide (with 35 new cameras going live September 1).
- 149 speed cushion installations in residential areas.
- 40 km/h Neighbourhood Speed Zones in five areas, with 10 more planned.
The City stresses that these measures give drivers more time to react and help reduce speeding and traffic volumes.
New ASE camera locations
On September 1, 35 additional ASE cameras will go live across wards 1 to 10, including key stretches of Avondale Blvd., James Potter Rd., Creditview Rd., Balmoral Dr., North Park Dr., and Mountainash Rd., among others. A full interactive map is available at brampton.ca/ase.
Encouraging active travel
Residents are also encouraged to consider walking or cycling to school. Brampton’s bike lanes and recreational trails make this a safe option, while also helping reduce congestion around schools. Cyclists are reminded to wear helmets, follow traffic rules, signal turns, and yield to pedestrians.
Keeping sidewalks clear
To ensure accessibility for everyone — including children, seniors, and people with disabilities — sidewalks must remain free of obstruction. Vehicles may not overhang or block any part of the sidewalk; violations can lead to fines and pose serious safety risks.
School Traffic Safety Council and crossing guards
Brampton’s School Traffic Safety Council, made up of councillors, staff, school board representatives, first responders, and residents, works to promote safety around schools. The City also employs more than 250 crossing guards at 199 locations. Drivers must remain stopped until guards and children fully cross the roadway, with violations carrying fines up to $500, three demerit points, and possible higher insurance rates.
Resources for parents and schools
The City offers resources for schools interested in starting walk-to-school programs, and parents can access tips and updates through Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR).
As Executive Director Lori Duthie noted, back-to-school safety is about community responsibility: protecting children, supporting families, and making Brampton’s streets safer for everyone.