Traffic cameras, enforcement drive Brampton’s road safety strategy

As the school year comes to an end and more children take to neighbourhood streets and parks, the City of Brampton is ramping up a series of road safety initiatives to reduce dangerous driving and protect vulnerable road users.

The city says it is advancing the next phase of its Vision Zero strategy through a mix of new enforcement tools, technology pilots and infrastructure investments designed to make streets safer for children, families and all road users.

A key part of the plan includes expanding red light camera enforcement across the city. Brampton is moving forward with a city-led program that would increase its network to up to 35 cameras by 2028, up from the 15 currently in operation.

Beginning this summer, two new red light cameras will be installed and are expected to become operational in 2027. The city says locations will be chosen based on collision data, traffic volumes and enforcement priorities.

Brampton is also working toward taking over red light camera ticket processing on behalf of Peel Region at the Sandalwood Operations Centre, with operations expected to begin in 2027. The city says the move will expand its administrative penalty system and strengthen regional partnerships.

In addition to enforcement technology, the city is proposing a one-year noise camera pilot program expected to launch in fall 2026. The system would use microphones and cameras to detect excessive vehicle noise and capture images and licence plates of offending vehicles.

While no tickets will be issued during the pilot, the city says the data collected will help identify noise patterns and inform future enforcement strategies. A Privacy Impact Assessment will be completed before the program is implemented.

Brampton is also exploring the transfer of some automated enforcement cameras to Peel Regional Police to support the use of automated licence plate recognition technology. The city says the additional tools would help police investigate crimes, locate suspect vehicles and support broader community safety efforts.

Beyond new technology, Brampton continues to invest in physical road safety infrastructure, including:

• 210 Community Safety Zones with enhanced penalties for speeding
• 15 Neighbourhood Speed Safety Zones with reduced speed limits
• More than 150 streets with speed cushions installed
• 42 pedestrian crossovers
• 116 accessible pedestrian signals

The initiatives are supported by $6.9 million from Ontario’s Road Safety Initiative Fund, with the city also applying for up to an additional $27.9 million in funding.

City officials say road safety remains a shared responsibility, particularly during the summer months when more children are walking, cycling and playing outdoors.

“As the school year comes to an end and more children and families spend time outdoors, road safety becomes even more important,” Mayor Patrick Brown said, adding that Brampton is continuing to invest in enforcement tools, traffic calming and community safety initiatives under its Vision Zero commitment.

Other councillors echoed that message, pointing to a coordinated approach that combines engineering, technology and data-driven planning to reduce collisions and improve safety across the city.