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A Culture of Safety: Smarter Design and Education
for Every Road User.
Education before Enforcement
Gino Rosati believes Road Safety starts with Smarter Design, Better Education and a Responsibility Shared among everyone who uses our roads.
As part of York Region’s Vision Zero Traveller Safety Plan, Gino is supporting a “Safe System” approach – designing roads and intersections to reduce the consequences of human error – a $5Million Road Safety Investment.
That means safer intersections, smarter signals, better lighting, clearer crossings and traffic-calming measures where they’re needed most.
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Learning from Experience: The End of Municipal ASE
As your Local and Regional Councillor, Gino is pivoting Vaughan toward a collaborative safety model that prioritizes awareness and smarter infrastructure over revenue-generating cameras.
- Public Backlash Addressed: Gino Rosati stood with the residents of Vaughan when the municipal Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program was ended in September 2025.
- A Shift to Traffic Calming: Gino is advocating for physical traffic calming measures – like speed cushions, curb extensions, and better lighting – that naturally encourage safer driving without the need for constant ticketing.
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Shared Pathways: Tackling E-Bike & Scooter Abuse
Our multi-use trails are gems of our community, but they rely on mutual respect. Gino is taking a firm stand on the safe use of e-bikes and scooters to protect our most vulnerable residents.
- Zero Tolerance for Sidewalk Riding: E-bikes and e-scooters are strictly prohibited on sidewalks in Vaughan. They belong in bike lanes or on in-boulevard multi-use pathways.
- Dealing with Trail Abusers: Gino is working with By-law Enforcement and York Regional Police to identify and address those who abuse our shared pathways, ensuring our sidewalks and trails remain safe for seniors and families.
- Education for All Ages: We are launching new initiatives to educate younger riders on the rules of the road, including mandatory helmet use and speed etiquette on shared paths.
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Smarter Design, Not Just Slower Speeds
Safety shouldn’t come at the cost of gridlock. Gino supports Vision Zero goals through “Forgiving Infrastructure“.
- Infrastructure That Works: Redesigning intersections to provide better sightlines and clearer right-of-way for all modes – cars, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.
- Multi-Modal Collaboration: Creating a road network where different types of transport are separated by design, reducing the risk of conflict and improving the flow of traffic.
- Smart Traffic Optimization: By implementing centrally controlled traffic signals and better lane management, we are reducing idling times and getting you through intersections faster.
Leadership That Listens
Gino Rosati understands that road safety is a Shared Responsibility. It requires a leader who listens to the community’s frustrations and responds with practical, education-based solutions. With Proven Experience on Regional Council, Gino is delivering a safer Vaughan through collaboration and respect.
SAFER ROADS: Frequently Asked Questions
A: We are updating our Shared Pathways strategy to ensure all modes of transport can coexist safely. This includes clearer signage, dedicated lanes where possible, and public education campaigns. But stricter enforcement may also be required. Road safety is a collaborative effort, and my focus is ensuring that everyone, regardless of how they travel, knows the rules AND feels protected.
A: E-bikes and scooters are welcome on our multi-use pathways, but they must stay off the sidewalks and respect a safe speed when passing pedestrians. Riders must be 16 or older, and helmets are mandatory for anyone under 18 (though recommended for all).
A: Education is our first step, but enforcement follows for repeat abusers. I am working with local by-law officers to increase patrols on our busiest shared pathways. We are also asking residents to report unsafe behavior through the Service Vaughan portal so we can identify “hot spots” for enforcement.
A: The municipal program was ended in 2025 because it wasn’t striking the right balance. Residents felt it was focused on revenue rather than safety – and the automated system was overly punitive. I believe we get better collaboration through physical traffic calming and education that encourages drivers to slow down naturally.
A: Absolutely. Vision Zero is about a holistic system of safety. By investing in better road geometry and smarter traffic signals, we can achieve our goal of significantly reducing severe collisions without relying on a system that is one-sided.
A: Not necessarily. Our Vision Zero Safety strategy is about “Smarter Design,” not just controlling speed. By Centrally managing traffic signals and improving intersection geometry, we can actually increase traffic flow while simultaneously making it safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Safety and efficiency must go hand-in-hand.
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