The City of Mississauga is pleased to announce new funding from the province aimed at improving road safety measures in school and community safety zones throughout the city.
Even though the automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras were discontinued last November due to provincial legislation, Mississauga remains dedicated to ensuring road safety. After the province decided to end the ASE program, the City received interim provincial funding of $2,242,888 from the Road Safety Initiatives Fund (RSIF). An additional $8,934,513 in provincial funding will be allocated to strengthen road safety efforts in school zones and community safety areas across Mississauga, reimbursed after expenses are incurred by the City.
In November 2025, Ontario’s government passed Bill 56, Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025. This omnibus bill includes amendments to the Highway Traffic Act that prohibit speed cameras across the province. As a result of this bill, municipalities had to halt their speed camera programs. In compliance with this new law, Mississauga stopped its ASE program on November 14, 2025. To compensate for the removal of speed cameras, Ontario introduced the Road Safety Initiatives Fund so municipalities can invest more in road safety measures within school zones and community safety areas.
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How funds will be utilized
The RSIF can only be used in school zones and community safety zones where ASE cameras were either deployed or planned for deployment. The City plans to distribute the immediate interim RSIF equally among all 11 wards-around $200,000 will go toward three to four school zones in each ward. The extra $8,934,513 will also be available for use by the City but will only be reimbursed after costs have been incurred. City staff will analyze data collected before and during ASE camera deployment to evaluate how this program has affected speeds at locations where they were placed. This analysis will help identify priority areas. Additionally, staff will work with each Ward Councillor to choose which school zones should receive improvements based on local needs.Other road safety initiatives
Apart from new projects funded by RSIF, existing road safety programs within the City aim to reduce speeding and enhance overall safety. These include: Designating 31 school zones on major roads as Community Safety Zones in 2025 brings Mississauga’s total over 200 designated Community Safety Zones as of September 2025. These areas focus specifically on public safety concerns where fines are often doubled for violations like speeding or traffic signals. In 2025 alone, new traffic calming projects were introduced on 24 roads in residential neighborhoods and near schools designed to cut down speeding and aggressive driving. Adding more pedestrian crossovers allows for safer pedestrian crossings. In 2025, there were 13 new pedestrian crossovers installed aimed at boosting pedestrian safety. Continuing with the School Walking Routes program guides students safely to schools while reminding drivers to watch out for children.Quotes
“At the City of Mississauga, road safety is a top priority, particularly in community safety zones and near schools. Through funding received from the provincial Road Safety Initiatives Fund, we will focus on expanding investments where they are needed most, ensuring that effective road safety solutions are introduced in neighbourhoods that rely on them. These efforts help us create safer streets and protect all road users.” – Carolyn Parrish, Mayor of Mississauga “The Road Safety Initiatives Fund will allow us to continue advancing critical road safety improvements across our community even in absence of Automated Speed Enforcement program. Our commitment to safer streets remains strong and this fund ensures we can keep making meaningful progress.” – Sam Rogers, Commissioner Transportation and WorksTags
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