News Releases

HAMILTON, ON – This month, the City of Hamilton is sharing safety tips with motorists, cyclists and pedestrians about pedestrian crossovers. As part of the joint Vision Zero Action Plan, this education campaign is focused on transforming roadway safety with a simple goal: zero fatalities or serious injuries on roadways. Pedestrian crossovers allow for pedestrians to easily and safely cross the road. By law, drivers and cyclists must stop and yield to pedestrians intending to cross the road and wait for them to completely reach the other side before proceeding.

HAMILTON, ON - Beginning this month, the City of Hamilton and Hamilton Police Services are launching an education campaign to remind residents about the rules of the roundabout. Throughout the month of February, the City will be sharing tips for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists about how to safely use and share a roundabout. Motorists should slow down, watch for pedestrians and cyclists, and enter only when there is a safe gap in traffic. Choose the lane that corresponds with your intended exit and never pass another vehicle in the roundabout.

HAMILTON, ON – Today, the City of Hamilton is launching a month-long campaign aimed at educating drivers about the rules of the roundabout. The “Roundabout Safety” campaign is part of the world-wide Vision Zero initiative. In collaboration with Hamilton Police Services, the City of Hamilton is reminding drivers to yield to pedestrians, cyclists and any traffic already travelling through the roundabout. Motorists are reminded to always slow down, proceed with caution and signal when exiting the roundabout.

HAMILTON, ON – Today, the City of Hamilton and Hamilton Police Services are launching a new education campaign targeting fast drivers. Part of the joint Vision Zero Action Plan, the education campaign is focused on transforming roadway safety with a simple goal: zero fatalities or serious injuries on roadways. Vision Zero emphasizes safe speeds, safe roads, safe vehicles and safe drivers.

HAMILTON, ON - On behalf of the City of Hamilton, staff apologize to Council and the general public for how this matter has come to their attention. Earlier tonight, Hamilton’s General Issues Committee went in-camera to receive a report related to matters on the Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) and provided direction to staff to share the information that follows.

HAMILTON, ON - This week marks the start of the Hamilton Road Safety campaign, a year-long initiative to raise awareness among motorists of the risks of speeding, which is the leading contributor to a significant number of collisions in the city - some leading to serious injury and death.

HAMILTON, ON - September 21, 2017 - The City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Police Service are offering tips to residents on extra safety precautions that should be taken as students return to school next week. Motorists Motorists are reminded to avoid distractions and stay alert in case a child darts out into your path. Using the phone, eating, or sipping your coffee will affect your reaction time.

HAMILTON, ON - April 6, 2017 - The City of Hamilton is reminding motorists to drive safely near construction zones. Construction zones are workplaces and should be treated with respect and consideration to ensure the safety of the people working on site. Driving safety tips Remember to:

HAMILTON, ON - March 31, 2017 - As part of its Road Safety program, the City of Hamilton is making Slow Down Safety Zone lawn signs available to residents to help promote awareness of residential roadway safety and to remind motorists to drive cautiously through neighbourhoods. The lawn sign program, which was initiated at the end of last year, is intended to help reduce speed and address residents’ concerns about some motorists’ driving habits.