What is Traffic Calming?
"Traffic Calming is the combination of mainly physical measures that reduce the negative effects of motor vehicle use, alter driver behavior, and improve conditions for non-motorized street users." (As defined by the Institute of Transportation Engineers.)
Traffic calming works to improve the quality of life in a community by reducing the speed and/or volume of traffic to levels that correspond to the class of the road and that are appropriate for the neighbouring activity. The material contained on this site is intended to help one determine which traffic calming measures are appropriate for a particular community, and to facilitate the implementation of these measures.
Objectives of Traffic Calming include: Encouraging safe vehicle speeds. Reducing collision frequency and severity. Increasing the safety and the perception of safety for non-motorized users. Reducing the need for police enforcement. Enhancing the street environment. Increasing access for all modes of transportation. Reducing cut-through motor vehicle traffic.	Goals of Traffic Calming include: Increasing the quality of life. Incorporating the preferences and requirements of the public. Creating safe living environments. To help reduce the negative effects of motor vehicles on the environment. Promoting alternative modes of transportation.