The District of Muskoka is considering speed limit changes on several District-owned roads in and around Bracebridge.
According to a report from Mark Misko, Director of Capital Planning and Delivery, presented at the July 22 Engineering and Public Works Committee meeting, the proposed changes are intended to align speed limits on District roads with best practices and industry standards while ensuring a consistent approach across all municipalities.
The report states that the proposed changes were considered across 13 District roads within the Town of Bracebridge, which were divided into 34 sections for review.
The recommended changes include lowering the speed limit on Entrance Drive (Muskoka Road 37) from Cedar Lane (Muskoka Road 14) to Eccelstone Drive (Muskoka Road 16) from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, and on Taylor Road (Muskoka Road 42) from Manitoba Street to Front Street from 50 km/h to 30 km/h.
The District is also proposing to increase the speed limit on Fraserburg Road (Muskoka Road 14) from 1.3 kilometres east of Highway 11 to Cridiford Road from 60 km/h to 70 km/h, and on Uffington Road (Muskoka Road 20) from Muskoka Road 6 to Hunt Club Road from 60 km/h to 70 km/h.
Additionally, the report states that an increase in the speed limit on a portion of Santa’s Village Road (Muskoka Road 15) is being considered, as District staff said recent data showed operating speeds were higher than the current posted limit of 40 km/h.
Staff said the proposed changes are based on the Bracebridge Speed Limit Review Analysis, which considers industry best practices, the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Speed Limit Guidelines, operating speeds, roadside conditions, driver comfort, and driver behaviour, among others.
Staff said if the proposed changes are approved, the funding for the new signage will be included in the 2026 Operating Budget.
The report states that public concerns about the proposed speed changes will be addressed through formal requests from lower-tier municipal councils or a District Standing Committee.
Misko said District staff will continue reviewing roads within the Town to ensure speed limits are set using a consistent approach and remain appropriate, predictable, and reasonable over time.
