Program Description
The Neighborhoods First Streets Program has received numerous requests for safer neighborhood streets. To enhance traffic safety and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods, we are implementing temporary pilot projects that will be in effect through the summer of 2025.
Your feedback and support are crucial as we work together to achieve these goals.
Where
Ledger Drive traffic circle
Ledger Drive - Traffic Circle
Installed! A traffic circle at the intersection of Ledger Drive and Triton was installed on June 5.
We have noted speeding, particularly down the hill on Ledger Way, as vehicles approach theContinue reading
Program Description
The Neighborhoods First Streets Program has received numerous requests for safer neighborhood streets. To enhance traffic safety and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods, we are implementing temporary pilot projects that will be in effect through the summer of 2025.
Your feedback and support are crucial as we work together to achieve these goals.
WhereLedger Drive traffic circle
Ledger Drive - Traffic Circle
Installed! A traffic circle at the intersection of Ledger Drive and Triton was installed on June 5.
We have noted speeding, particularly down the hill on Ledger Way, as vehicles approach the Clubhouse, school bus stop, and other areas of heightened pedestrian activity at the neighborhood's entrance. The traffic circle will require vehicles to navigate the intersection at slower speeds, limiting fast, straight-through movements.
Payday Drive - Chicanes and Medians
Payday Phase 1: ChicanesThe pilot project on Payday Drive will be implemented in three phases:
- Phase 1 Installed! April - July. Involves the installation of chicanes created with paint and delineators.
- Phase 2: July - August. Will add median islands using planters, in addition to the chicanes.
- Phase 3: August - September. Will remove the chicanes while retaining the median islands.
Little Kate and Lucky John - Curb Extensions
Installation date TBD, dependent on staff capacity. We have measured a significant speeding concern on Little Kate, particularly between Holiday Ranch Loop and Monitor Drive. Our data shows that the majority of drivers are going more than 10 mph over the 20 mph speed limit. The intersection of Little Kate and Lucky John will receive a treatment of curb extensions created with paint and delineators.
What to Expect
The temporary treatments will be installed in the neighborhood’s roadway and will be composed of paint, cones, and in some instances, planter boxes. Data will be collected for the duration of the pilot project and will be used to inform their effect on vehicle speeds. If determined to be an effective traffic calming measure, the pilot project may receive funding in next year's fiscal budget as a Capital Improvement Project.
Treatments
Pilot project treatments may include a traffic circle, chicanes, curb extensions, or medians. Each of these treatments is shown and described below.
Traffic Circles force drivers to slow down as they approach and navigate an intersection. Because vehicles must yield and maneuver around the circle, fast, straight-through movements are limited.
Chicanes create a horizontal shift across the roadway, requiring drivers to steer back and forth. This design naturally reduces vehicle speeds and encourages more cautious driving, making our streets safer for everyone.
Curb Extensions aim to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection and help slow traffic by narrowing the roadway. Vehicles naturally slow down when they feel constricted, enhancing overall safety for both pedestrians and drivers.
Median islands narrow travel lanes and break up long stretches of uninterrupted roadway, encouraging drivers to slow down. The islands force vehicles to stay in their more constrained lane and maneuver around the islands. Their visual presence can signal to drivers that they are entering a residential area.
