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OPINION COMMON SENSE NEEDED WHEN REDUCING SPEED LIMITS: MIKE FARWELL Column ngoing mission to make streets safer by re- ducing spe imits, we must make room for com- mon sense in guiding our decisions. This was high- lighted during a recent dis- zones, which a staff report mmends “maintain a consistent and static speed umit of 30 kilometres per report notes the 30 kilometres per hour (km/ h) speed limit in school zonesis consistent with the us, “the likelihood of sur- vival in a vehicle- -pedestri an collision is appro: mately 15 per cent when 2 a panicle is travelling at 50 However, the likeli- hood of survival can in- crease to 70 per cent when the vehicle is travelling at 40 km/h, and to 90 per cent when the vehicle is travel- ling at 30 km/h.” As compelling an argu- tame as itis, itfalls into two mas of those traps | is ‘ipal system, where wel te “governed by both a regional and municipal en- tity. And the region, while also demonstrating an in- terest in reducing speed limits, has only gone aslow as 40 km/h in school zones. at means a school in the city of Kitchener that as an address on a region- al road will have a school zone speed limit km/h, as opposed to 30 km/has the city insists the speed should be in every school zone (think of Forest Hill Public School on West- mount Road as an exam- ple). It's Possible a a provincial facilitator problem for us us Shy diminat ing a layer of municipal governance in this region. But ‘even if the person does, mmon-sense consideration should be taken into account when discussing speed limits in school zones. While the likelihood of survival in a vehicle-pedes- trian collision is indisput- ably higher when the vehi- cle is travelling at a lower speed, what happens when IN SUPPORT OF ‘DIABETES CANADA A"slow down eh" sign in Guelph. there is an oemey low elihood — perhaps even no iikelihood — - vot a colli- sion at all? In other words, does a school zone speed jimit eed to be in place school i is not in session ior the day, week, summer, etc.? Common sense should dictate the school zone speed limit need not be in place all day, every day of the year. Kitchener Ward 2 Coun. Dave Schnider shared a Store Made Metroland file photo story from one of his con- stituents who received a ticket for driving 40 km/h ina30km/h schoolzone on Christmas morning. s this really what we're hoping to accomplish when we re- duce speed limits in school are As Ward 1 Coun. Scott Davey noted at that plan- ning meeting, "we need to make it safe when safety is required.’ And that's easy to ac- complish. On a recent visit to the United States, I noticed a movement to re- duce residential speed lim- its, including further re- ductions in school zones. How ‘Kepsunu | ersuoayg oopeyena | 2 When the lights are flash- 8 ing, you are to drive the lower, school zone speed it. Easy to implement, easy to understand and, be- cause it's far less frustrat- ing for drivers, more likely to o be met with compliance. One might even call it a common-sense approach. Columnist Mike Far- well is a broadcaster, MC and advocate. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @farwell_WR, or connect with him via Mike.Farwell@rci.rog- ers.com. Weekly Specials SEPTEMBER 5 - 9, 2023 $5.99lb Reg $7.99Ib $13.21kg Reg $17.61kg Store Made Smoked Pork Chops iat-XelUlt-laxe) mm Cr-lal (ey Pork Sausage $3.99lb Reg. $5.79Ib $8.80kg Reg. $12.76kg They have yet to perform without their crowds screaming, stomping their feet, and yelling for more! Store Made Smoked Pork Hocks $3.49Ib Reg. $4.251b $7.69kg Reg. $9.37kg Fresh Lean Ground Beef $5.49lb Reg. $6.49Ib $12.10kg Reg. $14.31kg Store Made Stuffed Boneless Pork Loin $4.99lb Reg. $5.99Ib $11.00kg Reg. $13.21kg Store Made Maple Wood Smoked Bacon $6.99lb Reg. $8.49Ib $15.41kg Reg. $18.72kg Every part of the show is done with the utmost authenticity. This classic show is fantastic for all ages - their look and sound are incredible! sT. GEORGE BANQUET HALL 665 KING ST N, WATERLOO + packs, or LCBO product | 519-699-4590 3031 Lobsinger Line, Heidelberg Mon - Thur 9 ay -6pm; an Mm am - 7 pm; Sat 7:30 am - Ticket & Info Line: 1-888-777-9793 | BenefitShow.net '9]9|UOIYDOOLLE}2M STEMMLERMEATS.CA [Only the best from our family to yours!