MOOSE JAW — The City of Moose Jaw is advising residents that phase 2 of the Safe Routes project — which will see a new posted speed limit of 30 kilometres per hour in certain playground zones — will begin on Tuesday, May 20, weather permitting.
Phase 2 will see 30 km/h speed limits introduced in playground zones around the city by the city’s engineering department. Phase 1 of the Safe Routes project took place in 2024, with 30 km/h speed limits introduced in school zones within city limits. The completion of this project will create uniformity with the national standards set by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC).
The 30 km/h speed limit in playground zones will come into effect once the regulatory signs have been changed to reflect the new speed limit. The new speed limit will be effective year-round, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. The enforcement time signage is referenced as 07:00 to 19:00, known as military time, and is the standard outlined in the TAC Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada.
Speed limits will be adjusted at 18 playground zone locations around the city. The remaining nine sports fields and green spaces, as well as the four Â鶹´«Ã½AV Hill schools that will be closing, will see new playground area signage consisting of the playground ahead warning sign only.
During the transition to 30 km/h in playground zones, the Moose Jaw Police Service will provide a grace period before issuing tickets. The grace period will end at 11:59 p.m. on June 20, one month after the project begins.
Warnings will be issued, within reason, to allow drivers to adjust to the changes. It is expected that all drivers will be aware of, and fully comply with, the new speed limit once signs are installed.
The first playground to undergo the transition to 30km/h is Kiwaniland Park playground in the Sunningdale neighbourhood. To see the full list and details about the project, visit the City of Moose Jaw’s website
