On March 2, 2026, the Brandon City Council is set to vote on a new road safety plan designed to stop traffic deaths and serious injuries across Brandon, Manitoba. The plan, known as the Vision Zero Road Safety Strategic Plan, would allow city officials to use data to change how streets are designed and how speed limits are set to better protect residents.
If approved, the Vision Zero Task Force will work with city staff to suggest lower speed limits near schools and playgrounds. Residents can also expect to see changes to local residential streets and busy intersections to make walking and cycling safer.
The proposal comes as the province deals with high numbers of road-related deaths, with 91 fatalities recorded in 2024 and at least 60 deaths reported by late October 2025. Locally, 18th Street has consistently been ranked as one of the most problematic roads in Manitoba, topping CAA’s “Worst Roads” list in 2024 due to safety concerns and its general condition.
The 2026 city budget already includes $13.5 million for transportation projects to support these safety goals. This funding includes the construction of two new roundabouts—one at the intersection of 18th Street North and Braecrest, and another at 26th Street and Maryland Avenue—to help manage traffic flow and improve safety for drivers.
Todd Burton, the city’s general manager of operations, will be responsible for overseeing how these new safety strategies are put into place during future roadwork. Mayor Jeff Fawcett has voiced support for the plan, noting that making streets safer is a shared responsibility for everyone in the community.
