Road safety measures curb injury collisions

A recent analysis presented at the City's March 18, 2025 Operational Services Committee shows a drop in injury collisions following a speed limit reduction introduced in 2020.

The findings demonstrate that after the City lowered posted speed limits on four arterial routes, injury collisions in those areas declined by 56 per cent.

From 2017 to 2019, there were 294 injury collisions across four major roadways. In the three years following the speed limit changes (2021 to 2023), that number fell to 130-marking a substantial improvement in road safety for motorists and pedestrians alike.

"These results speak directly to Council's commitment to improving safety for all road users in Grande Prairie," said Grande Prairie Mayor, Jackie Clayton. "Reducing injury collisions is not only about protecting lives, but also about fostering a safe and welcoming community where residents and visitors feel secure on our streets."

Key Highlights from the Report:

• Injury Collisions: reduced by 164 incidents, representing a 56 per cent decline.
• Collision Rates: decreased by as much as 60 per cent when adjusted for traffic volumes.
• Roadways included in the Study:
  • 100 Street (between 140 Avenue and 133 Avenue)
  • College Bypass (between 100 Avenue and 100 Street)
  • 108 Street (between 100 Avenue and 69 Avenue)
  • 100 Avenue (between 108 Street and 124 Street)