Share Dear Traffic Engineer,
I recently moved into 805 Wetmore Road (ground floor, facing Kimble Drive) as of June 1. Since settling in, I’ve consistently observed speeding along Kimble Drive, especially around the school zone. Even with the speed display sign, over 90% of drivers—particularly midday and weekends—are well above the limit. Motorcycles and dirt bikes are also flying through at unsafe speeds.
I know the school zone has posted times, but even when it’s 50 km/h, these drivers are well beyond that. I’m requesting that the city consider traffic calming measures—speed bumps are one possibility—to address this ongoing issue.
I appreciate your consideration for the safety of the area.
Sincerely,
Laura Car
506-261-1637 on Facebook
Share Dear Traffic Engineer,
I recently moved into 805 Wetmore Road (ground floor, facing Kimble Drive) as of June 1. Since settling in, I’ve consistently observed speeding along Kimble Drive, especially around the school zone. Even with the speed display sign, over 90% of drivers—particularly midday and weekends—are well above the limit. Motorcycles and dirt bikes are also flying through at unsafe speeds.
I know the school zone has posted times, but even when it’s 50 km/h, these drivers are well beyond that. I’m requesting that the city consider traffic calming measures—speed bumps are one possibility—to address this ongoing issue.
I appreciate your consideration for the safety of the area.
Sincerely,
Laura Car
506-261-1637 on X (formerly Twitter)
Share Dear Traffic Engineer,
I recently moved into 805 Wetmore Road (ground floor, facing Kimble Drive) as of June 1. Since settling in, I’ve consistently observed speeding along Kimble Drive, especially around the school zone. Even with the speed display sign, over 90% of drivers—particularly midday and weekends—are well above the limit. Motorcycles and dirt bikes are also flying through at unsafe speeds.
I know the school zone has posted times, but even when it’s 50 km/h, these drivers are well beyond that. I’m requesting that the city consider traffic calming measures—speed bumps are one possibility—to address this ongoing issue.
I appreciate your consideration for the safety of the area.
Sincerely,
Laura Car
506-261-1637 on Linkedin
Email Dear Traffic Engineer,
I recently moved into 805 Wetmore Road (ground floor, facing Kimble Drive) as of June 1. Since settling in, I’ve consistently observed speeding along Kimble Drive, especially around the school zone. Even with the speed display sign, over 90% of drivers—particularly midday and weekends—are well above the limit. Motorcycles and dirt bikes are also flying through at unsafe speeds.
I know the school zone has posted times, but even when it’s 50 km/h, these drivers are well beyond that. I’m requesting that the city consider traffic calming measures—speed bumps are one possibility—to address this ongoing issue.
I appreciate your consideration for the safety of the area.
Sincerely,
Laura Car
506-261-1637 link
Dear Traffic Engineer,
I recently moved into 805 Wetmore Road (ground floor, facing Kimble Drive) as of June 1. Since settling in, I’ve consistently observed speeding along Kimble Drive, especially around the school zone. Even with the speed display sign, over 90% of drivers—particularly midday and weekends—are well above the limit. Motorcycles and dirt bikes are also flying through at unsafe speeds.
I know the school zone has posted times, but even when it’s 50 km/h, these drivers are well beyond that. I’m requesting that the city consider traffic calming measures—speed bumps are one possibility—to address this ongoing issue.
I appreciate your consideration for the safety of the area.
Sincerely,
Laura Car
506-261-1637
Laura Carr
asked
21 days ago
Thank you for the request! Kimble Drive has had similar requests in the past however the main issue with traffic calming Kimble Drive is that it would cause a considerable delay to first responders. Although busy streets often have higher speeds, they are also crucial emergency response routes, especially those with a fire station like Kimble. Each speed cushion will delay a vehicle like an ambulance around 10 seconds. This can add up fast resulting in considerable delays to these crucial services. Because of this we rely on police enforcement on busier routes, this year police will be dedicating 5 officers specifically to traffic enforcement. Staff will make police aware of what you described so they can prioritize their time.
Share Adding lights to the crosswalk at Brookside Drive/Heron/Camden would be great. I’ve stood at the crosswalk and watched half a dozen cars or more drive by without stopping, completely ignoring the non-illumined sign. The school system kindly changed my daughter’s bus stop so she wouldn’t have to cross there. Thank you! on Facebook
Share Adding lights to the crosswalk at Brookside Drive/Heron/Camden would be great. I’ve stood at the crosswalk and watched half a dozen cars or more drive by without stopping, completely ignoring the non-illumined sign. The school system kindly changed my daughter’s bus stop so she wouldn’t have to cross there. Thank you! on X (formerly Twitter)
Share Adding lights to the crosswalk at Brookside Drive/Heron/Camden would be great. I’ve stood at the crosswalk and watched half a dozen cars or more drive by without stopping, completely ignoring the non-illumined sign. The school system kindly changed my daughter’s bus stop so she wouldn’t have to cross there. Thank you! on Linkedin
Email Adding lights to the crosswalk at Brookside Drive/Heron/Camden would be great. I’ve stood at the crosswalk and watched half a dozen cars or more drive by without stopping, completely ignoring the non-illumined sign. The school system kindly changed my daughter’s bus stop so she wouldn’t have to cross there. Thank you! link
Adding lights to the crosswalk at Brookside Drive/Heron/Camden would be great. I’ve stood at the crosswalk and watched half a dozen cars or more drive by without stopping, completely ignoring the non-illumined sign. The school system kindly changed my daughter’s bus stop so she wouldn’t have to cross there. Thank you!
Swan Family
asked
3 months ago
We will forward your suggestion to staff!
Share I live on kaine st in marysville and there is a substantial amount of traffic going back and forth to the dead end of our street. From miler street down past the walking trail there is a speed bump but people coming up the street towards the dead end travel at alot higher speed than they should be especially with the amount of children up this way. I have my niece here everyday and we like to play outside. I am not only concerned about her safety but also the safety of the othe kids playing. It would be nice to have a speed cushion installed possibly right before my house. on Facebook
Share I live on kaine st in marysville and there is a substantial amount of traffic going back and forth to the dead end of our street. From miler street down past the walking trail there is a speed bump but people coming up the street towards the dead end travel at alot higher speed than they should be especially with the amount of children up this way. I have my niece here everyday and we like to play outside. I am not only concerned about her safety but also the safety of the othe kids playing. It would be nice to have a speed cushion installed possibly right before my house. on X (formerly Twitter)
Share I live on kaine st in marysville and there is a substantial amount of traffic going back and forth to the dead end of our street. From miler street down past the walking trail there is a speed bump but people coming up the street towards the dead end travel at alot higher speed than they should be especially with the amount of children up this way. I have my niece here everyday and we like to play outside. I am not only concerned about her safety but also the safety of the othe kids playing. It would be nice to have a speed cushion installed possibly right before my house. on Linkedin
Email I live on kaine st in marysville and there is a substantial amount of traffic going back and forth to the dead end of our street. From miler street down past the walking trail there is a speed bump but people coming up the street towards the dead end travel at alot higher speed than they should be especially with the amount of children up this way. I have my niece here everyday and we like to play outside. I am not only concerned about her safety but also the safety of the othe kids playing. It would be nice to have a speed cushion installed possibly right before my house. link
I live on kaine st in marysville and there is a substantial amount of traffic going back and forth to the dead end of our street. From miler street down past the walking trail there is a speed bump but people coming up the street towards the dead end travel at alot higher speed than they should be especially with the amount of children up this way. I have my niece here everyday and we like to play outside. I am not only concerned about her safety but also the safety of the othe kids playing. It would be nice to have a speed cushion installed possibly right before my house.
Miswin
asked
about 2 months ago
Certainly! The City has a traffic calming policy in place to help residents navigate the process and to help staff prioritize. Please send your request to traffic@ fredericton.ca and staff will be happy to get the process started for you!
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