The Alberta Government is asking for input about increasing some speed limits in the province. Photo by Stephen Strand
Albertans are able to provide input on modernizing speed limits on divided highways in Alberta.
Starting today (November 7), Albertans can share their views on modernizing speed limits on divided highways through an online survey.
As part of the survey, it will ask Albertans how they view raising the speed limit by 10 km/h on various highways, raising the speed limit from 110 km/h to 120 km/hr.
“Alberta’s government is investigating how to safely increase speed limits on divided highways, and if Albertans support increasing speed limits,” said the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, Devin Dreeshen, in a media release. “We are investing more than $1.5 billion this year alone to improve highway safety and upgrade infrastructure across the province. We want Albertans to be able to drive the speed limit that the highways are designed for. Modern vehicles combined with public awareness mean we can explore higher speed limits.”
Through this survey, it will provide Albertans the opportunity to provide their input on which highways they think should be prioritized having a speed limit increase, their view on restricting commercial trucks from driving in the far-left lane on highways with three or more lanes, and other feedback that would improve the driving experience on provincial highways.
Once the feedback from the survey has been reviewed, the provincial government plans to conduct a mini-trial of raising the speed limit to 120 km/h in order to assess the impacts of higher speed limits on divided highways.
Included in that trial will be strong monitoring to assess driving behaviour with the increased speed limit.
While the provincial government is considering raising the speed limit, they remind people to slow down and drive to the conditions, as speed limits are set for ideal conditions.
When the roads are icy, wet, or when there is reduced visibility, drivers should slow down.
To complete the survey, click here.
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