Traffic Services Traffic Services: Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Vaughan Traffic Services department is committed to ensuring the safe and efficient movement of pedestrians and vehicles along Vaughan’s streets. Our division encompasses traffic operations and road safety, encompassing essential services that contribute to a secure and accessible community. Key responsibilities include maintaining clear and effective pavement markings, operating and servicing traffic signals, and managing streetlighting to enhance visibility and safety. Our team also oversees the school crossing guard program, supporting the safe passage of students across city streets and co-ordinates utilities and road permits to minimize disruption and maximize efficiency. Additionally, Traffic Services leads special initiatives under the MoveSmart Strategy, a forward-thinking approach to improving traffic flow, safety and sustainability across the city. Through these efforts, we build strong connections within the community and deliver responsive, high-quality traffic management services that support safe, efficient travel for all.
Awards and Accomplishments • Arvind Bhatia participated as a panelist at the OTC Active Transportation Symposium in March 2024. • Sari Liem joined with consulting firm WSP Canada, presented at ITE Canada 2024 Annual Conference in June 2024. Presentation was titled “Toward Safer Calmer Streets: Insights form the City of Vaughan’s Neighborhood Traffic Calming Pilot Projects.” • Julia DeGasperis joined with consulting firm CIMA, presented at ITE Canada 2024 Annual Conference in June 2024. Presentation was titled “Vaughan Safer School Zone Plan.” • Margie Chung and Samar Saadi Nejad presented at TAC 2024 Annual Conference in September 2024. Presentation was titled “Neighborhood Area Traffic Studies – Paving the Way to Safe and Comfortable Streets.” Other presentations joined with CIMA included the Safer School Zone Plan and School Zone Assessments. • Grace Mulcahy and Sadia Khan presented
at 2024 ROW Management Conference in October 2024. Presentation was titled “Neighborhood Area Traffic Studies and Effectiveness.”
Creating connections: building bridges in our community
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