MOOSE JAW, SK – The City of Moose Jaw advises residents that Phase 2 of the Safe Routes project, which includes speed limit adjustments in playground zones, is nearing the halfway point of the project.

Phase 2 includes 30 km/hr speed limits introduced in playground zones throughout the city by the City’s Engineering Services department. The completion of this project will create uniformity with the national standards set by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC).

The City’s contractors have completed 12 of the 31 sites included in the project. The remaining 9 sports fields and green spaces as well as the 4 South Hill schools that will be closing will see new playground area signage, consisting of the playground ahead warning sign only.

A reminder to residents the 30 km/h speed limit in playground zones comes into effect once the regulatory signage has been changed. The new speed limit is in effect year-round, from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week. The enforcement time signage is referenced as 07:00 to 19:00, known as military time, and is the standard set forth in the TAC Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada.

During the transition to 30 km/h in playground zones, the Moose Jaw Police Service are providing a grace period before issuing tickets. The grace period will end at 11:59 pm on June 15, 2025, one month after the project started. Warnings will be issued, within reason, to allow for drivers to adjust to the changes. It is expected all drivers will be aware of, and fully comply to, the new speed limit once signs are installed.

The project was approved during Moose Jaw City Council’s regular meeting on April 28, 2025. Phase 1 of the Safe Routes project took place in 2024, with 30 km/hr speed limits introduced in school zones within City limits.

To see the full list of playgrounds and green spaces included in Phase 2 of the Safe Routes project, click here.