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Speed Limit Reduction
First seen: November 18, 2025
Last seen: December 2, 2025
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December 2, 2025Council
Full RecordingStreets Bylaw No. 980, 2019, Amendment Bylaw No. 1159, 2025 A Bylaw to Amend the Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019 (2025 Update) to Reduce Speed Limits (adoption)
Council adopted the bylaw to officially implement reduced speed limits, particularly near Atkins Road and Eagle View School.
"Discussion centered mainly on the speed limit for a section of Atkins Road, with Councillor Rogers and Councillor Brown expressing concern that 40 km/h might still be too high given the road's hazardous, narrow condition near a cliff edge, preferring 30 km/h. Council agreed to adopt the bylaw immediately and consider a future amendment for Atkins Road if necessary."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019, Amendment Bylaw No. 1159, 2025 be adopted."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
John Rogers
November 18, 2025Council
Full RecordingStreets Bylaw No. 980, 2019, Amendment Bylaw No. 1159, 2025
Council gave final reading to the bylaw amending speed limits across the town, including lowering residential speeds and establishing 40 km/h zones on high-risk roads near schools and high-traffic areas. The existing Traffic Calming Policy was deferred to allow staff time to develop an updated version aligned with the new speed thresholds.
"The debate focused on specific 50 km/h zones that Council members felt should be reduced to 40 km/h immediately, specifically Burnside Road West (by Eagle View Elementary) and Atkins Road (between Six Mile and Brydon), due to safety concerns and lack of sidewalks. Staff noted that implementing the new low speed limits might conflict with the existing Traffic Calming Policy thresholds, prompting the deferral of that policy until an updated version could be created. Council ultimately amended the bylaw to include the requested 40 km/h zones and passed all readings."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT upon adoption of Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019, Amendment Bylaw No. 1159, 2025, that the administration of the existing Traffic Calming Policy 5200-016 be deferred until an update to the policy is approved by Council."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Don Brown
Sid Tobias
John Rogers
Ron Mattson
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Gery Lemon
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019, Amendment Bylaw No. 1159, 2025 be given first reading."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
John Rogers
Ron Mattson
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Gery Lemon
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Schedule "A" in Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019, Amendment Bylaw No. 1159, 2025 be amended to designate Burnside Road West, by Eagle View Elementary School, to the District of Saanich border as 40 km/h."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Sid Tobias
John Rogers
Ron Mattson
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Gery Lemon
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Schedule "A" in Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019, Amendment Bylaw No. 1159, 2025 be further amended to designate Atkins Road between Six Mile Road and Brydon Road as 40 km/h."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Don Brown
Sid Tobias
John Rogers
Ron Mattson
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Gery Lemon
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019, Amendment Bylaw No. 1159, 2025 be given second and third reading as amended."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Don Brown
Sid Tobias
John Rogers
Ron Mattson
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Gery Lemon