Traffic calming
Traffic calming involves slowing the speed or reducing the volume of traffic on neighbourhood streets to increase safety and livability in the neighbourhood. Traffic calming could include measures such as traffic circles, speed humps, corner bulges, partial diverters, diagonal diverters, right-in-right-out diverters, signs, street closures, and street narrowing.
Detailed information is available on:
Council Reports:
- Speed Humps - See Council Report for 99/11/02
- Method of Establishing Priorities for Traffic Calming - See Council Report for 99/11/02 for details on the Traffic Calming planning process and involvement of the neighbourhood.
Outside Links:
- Institute of Traffic Engineers
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Check-out the series of fact sheets providing an overview of several traffic calming measures available to communities. - Traffic Reduction - Street Reclaiming - LessTraffic.com or BEST (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation) -
Information on how neighbourhoods can empower themselves to reduce traffic by reclaiming their streets.
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For concerns about traffic on local residential streets, please contact the City at 311. The central directory can provide information on traffic calming in the City or connect you with City Staff who can help with your query.
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