Written By Jan Sims
MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A report to Middlesex Centre council shows drivers still feel the need to speed along certain area roads. The annual speed radar results were presented to council at its February 11th meeting. Among the highlights for 2025: Glendon Dr. between Springer St. and Delaware St. South had a posted speed limit of 50 kph. However, the average speed in that area was measured at 65 kph. Other stretches of road where the average speed exceeded the posted limit last year, include Denfield Rd. between Station St. and Fifteen Mile Rd., where the average speed was 62 kph in a 50 kph zone, and Hyde Park Rd. between Meadowcreek Dr. and Ten Mile Rd. with an average speed of 56 kph in a 50 kph zone.
The report to council from the municipal transportation division noted: “Although staff receive many resident concerns regarding speeding, the collected data shows that most Middlesex Centre roadways operate at speeds close to or below posted limits.” The report goes on to say: This suggests that while concerns are high, the travel speed of vehicles on local roads generally align with posted speed limits.”
Data was collected using mobile speed radar trailers, which are circulated throughout the municipality based on requests from residents and council. The trailers are part of the Vision Zero initiative to help reduce collisions in the municipality.
The report to council also addresses jurisdictional matters. “It is worth noting that while the Municipality does not have operational jurisdiction over County roads, staff still receive numerous speed related complaints about them.” When the item came up for discussion at council, Ward 4 councillor Sue Cates pointed out that there has since been a reduction in the posted speed on Glendon Dr., which is a Middlesex County road. A stretch of Glendon Dr. through Komoka that used to be posted at 70 kph has been reduced to 50 kph.
“I don’t think the speed thing is ever going to change,” remarked Mayor Aina DeViet. “There’s a curve of learning and then a decline on the other side.”
