EC2026-0928

That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2026-0928, the following be adopted: BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to develop a strategy to reduce the frequency of motorists stopping beneath bridges, overpasses, and similar roadway structures during hailstorms and other severe weather events, including: a. An assessment of the roadway safety risks associated with motorists seeking refuge beneath bridges and overpasses; b. Options for public education and awareness campaigns that communicate the risks and potential consequences of stopping on active roadways during hail events; c. Opportunities to leverage existing City communication channels and assets, including the Variable Message Sign network connected to the Traffic Management Centre, social media platforms, 311 channels, emergency communications, and partner agencies, to deliver timely public safety messaging during severe weather events; d. A review of current traffic regulations and bylaws, and recommendations regarding any amendments, enforcement approaches, or legislative changes that may assist in reducing this behavior; e. Identification of low-cost and operationally feasible measures that could be implemented using existing infrastructure and resources to improve public awareness and compliance; and f. Opportunities to coordinate with the Province of Alberta, emergency services, regional transportation partners, and insurance stakeholders on consistent public messaging related to hailstorm safety.