A safer, more consistent Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard North is finally within reach!
After years of resident concerns and advocacy, a plan to harmonize and simplify speed limits along Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard North is moving forward. It was approved by the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee this month, with a final vote at City Council in November.
If you’ve driven this stretch, you know the challenge: six different speed limits over just a few kilometres, including time-based school zones and abrupt transitions. This patchwork doesn’t just confuse drivers, it creates real safety risks, especially for children, families, and other vulnerable road users.
Jeanne d’Arc North is a complex, mixed-use corridor. It runs through residential neighbourhoods, passes schools and parks, connects to transit (including a new LRT station), and serves as a higher-capacity route in parts. Yet the current speed limit setup hasn’t kept pace with the realities on the ground.
This has been a priority of mine for several years. I began working on it last term, when the entire corridor was located within Ward 1. At that time, we were able to harmonize speeds through the Villages, but a full corridor-wide solution was still needed.
With ward boundary changes this term, Councillor Dudas and I worked together to make that broader fix a reality. Her motion last spring prompted a full review by City staff of the entire 7.5-kilometre stretch and we’re now seeing the results of that work.
 The solution: A simpler, safer, more predictable roadway.
The proposed changes are practical and grounded in common sense. They aim to eliminate confusing and inconsistent speed zones, support safer and more predictable driver behaviour, and improve overall safety, particularly near schools, parks, transit hubs, and residential areas.
 New speed limits:
- From St. Joseph Blvd to 170m south of Fortune/Vineyard: 50 km/h (was 60 km/h)
- From 170m south of Fortune/Vineyard to 200m west of Bilberry (west): 40 km/h (was 40, 50, and 60 km/h)
- From 200m west of Bilberry (west) to 100m west of Tenth Line: 40 km/h (was 40 and 50 km/h)
- From 100m west of Tenth Line to Inlet Private: 50 km/h (was 60 km/h)
Importantly, the new limits will be in effect 24/7, eliminating time-based rules near schools and making it easier for drivers to follow the law and keep everyone safe.
 Next steps
Once approved, the changes will be implemented before January 2026 and will include new signage, updated pavement markings, and traffic signal timing adjustments.
This has been a long-standing issue, and I’m grateful to Councillor Dudas for her collaboration and persistence in helping move this forward, and to Councillor Tierney, Chair of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, for his support.
It’s been a true team effort. I also want to thank the many residents who raised concerns and stayed engaged over the years. Your input helped shape this outcome, and your voices were clearly heard. |
