The Wellington County Road System has traffic volumes ranging from 100 to 25,000 per day and has over 225 traffic counting stations on County roads.

Signalized Intersections Design

Traffic Signals within the County roads system are installed to contribute to the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians. The County conducts regular movement studies at major intersections to determine future signal installation requirements.

All traffic signal designs meet Ministry of Transportation standards and are based on volume of traffic, turning movements, geographic conditions, etc. The intersections are studied and timing and phasing of all movements are considered before implementation. Once traffic signals are installed, signal timing is monitored and updated periodically.

Traffic Services

The purpose of traffic services is to communicate essential information to the motoring public about traffic movement and traffic safety. The County follows the Ontario Traffic Manual Books for all traffic services. The key operations pertaining to traffic services include:

• Road Markings - Installing and maintaining longitudinal markings (e.g., dividing lines and roadway edge lines), transverse markings (e.g., stop lines and pedestrian crosswalks), and symbol and word markings (e.g., stop ahead directional arrows).  When you see line painting operations it is wise not to drive over the newly installed markings as the paint may still be wet and could damage your vehicle. 
• Signs - Manufacturing, installing, and maintaining County road signs and posts.
• Street and Traffic Signals - Designing, installing and maintaining street lights and signals on County roads.
• Guide Rails - Installing and maintaining steel beam guide rails and three strand guide rails.

To report any downed, vandalized signs or traffic signals that are not operational please contact the Roads Division at 519.837.2601 x 2470.