City launches new peace officer Traffic Safety Team to improve road safety
The City of Calgary is proud to announce the launch of its new Traffic Safety Team (TST), a strategic initiative under the Traffic Safety Act and The Safer Mobility Framework. This dedicated team of eight peace officers and two sergeants will focus on enforcing speed limits in playground zones, advancing traffic safety education, and addressing noisy vehicle violations.
Approved by Council in November 2023, in response to growing community demands and the need for closer collaboration with law enforcement, this initiative underscores our commitment to enhancing traffic safety.
Starting March 2025, the Traffic Safety Team will work in collaboration with the Calgary Police Service (CPS) and Calgary 911 (C911) to enhance traffic enforcement while prioritizing public education. The initiative aims to reduce excessive speeding, vehicle noise, and other bylaw infractions, creating safer and more livable communities.
“Our priority is to protect Calgarians, especially in high-risk areas like playground zones,” said Community Safety Inspector Brad Johnson, spokesperson for the Traffic Safety Team.
“The Traffic Safety Act provides us with the framework to take meaningful action against traffic violations that put lives at risk,” added Johnson. “Our team is fully trained and equipped to address key concerns like speeding, noise pollution, and other safety hazards while fostering a culture of responsible driving.”
The Traffic Safety Team will be equipped with body-worn cameras and in-vehicle monitoring tools to ensure transparency and accountability in all enforcement efforts. Data collected from traffic monitoring will help identify high-risk areas and direct enforcement where it is needed most.
“As Calgary continues to grow, there are more drivers, pedestrians and cyclists on the roads, and the need for traffic enforcement and safety education has increased, especially in playground zones,” said Andy Woodward, Acting Inspector of the CPS Traffic Section.
“Over the past few months, the CPS Traffic Section has worked closely with members of the Traffic Safety Team to help train peace officers and foster a close working relationship. Together, with the help of Calgarians, we will strengthen overall traffic safety in Calgary.
“Our primary goal is to ensure all Calgarians, including law enforcement officers, make it home safe every day.”
Calgarians can expect to see increased presence in high-complaint areas, with enforcement efforts expanding throughout 2025. Public awareness campaigns will be rolled out ahead of stricter bylaw enforcement to ensure residents and businesses understand the new initiatives.
“We want to give residents confidence that their concerns about traffic safety are being addressed,” said Johnson. “By proactively engaging with communities, we aim to build trust, encourage voluntary compliance, and ultimately make Calgary’s roads safer for all.”
For more information, visit calgary.ca/trafficsafetyteam.
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