At Dollard-des-Ormeaux, the safety of our residents is a priority. We believe that safer traffic contributes directly to the quality of life of all residents. That’s why the City is firmly committed to implementing concrete measures to reduce the risk of accidents, improve traffic flow and promote safe travel, whether you’re a pedestrian, cyclist or motorist.
Streets designed for everyone!
The city relies on its Traffic Committee, a group made up of municipal experts (engineering, public works, patrol), police officers and residents. This committee meets 11 times a year to analyze citizens’ requests and recommend effective, realistic solutions.
As many of our streets were designed at a time when priority was given to quick and efficient movement of vehicular traffic, adapting our road network to today’s needs is a constant challenge – one we meet with rigor, innovation and community spirit.
What we’re aiming for:
Slow down traffic in residential areas
Reduce accidents
Improve cohabitation between road users
📩 An issue in your neighborhood? Write to us at circulation@ddo.qc.ca
What we've already implemented
For several years now, our team has been multiplying concrete actions on our streets. Here is an overview of some of our most notable achievements:
- +90% increase in flexible bollard and delineator posts, to better protect bike lanes and remind people of speed limits.
- Road marking, new stops, speed signs, to make streets safer.
- Installation of Signs with Rapid Flashing and bicycle chicanes
- Monitoring speed surveys: average speeds on several local streets have fallen, proving the effectiveness of these measures
These actions, coordinated by our municipal employees following the recommendations of the Traffic Committee, are helping us to build a safer city, step by step.
If you roll, take it slow!
A new awareness campaign has been launched in Dollard-des-Ormeaux to remind motorists that a few seconds saved is not worth a life in danger. Under the slogan “ If you roll, take it slow”, the City invites motorists to slow down and stay alert at all times.
An animated video illustrates real-life situations where excessive speed leads to serious consequences. The aim? To create a strong awareness, particularly among drivers who still underestimate the risks associated with speed.
🎬 The video will be broadcast on our social networks, in our newsletter and presented at several municipal events. Don’t miss this campaign that puts everyone’s safety at the heart of our streets.
Name the campaign mascot!
In an interview with CBC Radio One, Mayor Alex Bottausci invited residents to come up with a name for the sunglasses-wearing turtle – the friendly mascot at the heart of the campaign. Listen to the full interview below and send us your suggestions!