Open for Matching: School Zone Parking Enforcement

How can we improve traffic safety around schools??

Project Description: Resources and limitations severely reduce efficacy of enforcement efforts around schools during bell times which has behaviors impacting pedestrian and community safety. The City of Hamilton’s Parking Division in interested in reviewing opportunities for change considering that there are over 150 schools within the City’s boundaries which are open for 10 months of the year.

City Staff: James Buffett, Planning and Economic Development Department

Deliverables: Primary and Secondary research, marketing campaign

Project Start Date/ Availability: Winter 2027

Location: City Wide

City Strategy Priority: Community Engagement and Participation, Healthy and Safe Communities