New speed cushions to enhance safety on Saginaw Parkway

The City of Cambridge is investing in safer neighbourhood streets by installing speed cushions at six locations along Saginaw Parkway. This is a busy road that provides access to multiple residential neighbourhoods, parks, four elementary schools, and one secondary school.  

The area between Franklin Boulevard and Townline Road was previously identified by residents as an area of concern.  City Council approved this project earlier this year as part of the Speed Management Action Plan. The installation supports the City’s ongoing efforts to improve road safety and create more comfortable spaces for residents walking, cycling, accessing transit or driving. 

Speed cushions are designed to make streets safer for everyone. They help slow traffic and encourage safer driving. By reducing vehicle speeds, they create a safer environment for pedestrians, cyclists, children, and families to access nearby schools, parks, and neighbourhoods, while maintaining access for emergency vehicles and public transit. 

Construction is scheduled to take place between Monday, August 24 and Friday, September 4. Work will be completed in phases along the roadway and may require temporary parking restrictions in active construction areas. Motorists are encouraged to follow all posted signage, and residents are asked to use their driveways or lower boulevard for parking, where permitted, during construction. 

The speed cushions on Saginaw Parkway are one of several traffic-calming initiatives being delivered through the 2026 Speed Management Action Plan, including speed cushions that are planned to be installed later this year on Preston Parkway and Grand Ridge Drive. These targeted measures in locations where safety improvements are needed most, is one way the City is helping build a transportation network that is safer and more accessible for all road users.  

The City appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents as these improvements are completed. For more information about the City's Speed Management Program, visit cambridge.ca/transportation