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Traffic calming

Traffic calming is a set of strategies used by urban planners and traffic engineerss which aims to slow down traffic and improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclistss.

A major reason for traffic calming is to make it easier for pedestrians to cross safely, but there are other results from this strategy. It also reduce traffic, promoting the use of altenative routes. It also reduces the noise and local air pollution which are side effects of the traffic.


Two types of traffic calming: speed bumps marked by the two reddish squares and a kerb extension marked by dark tarmac and black posts on the left.

Displaced traffic is not totally pushed onto other routes, as some travellers begin to walk or use other modes such as public transit and bicycles to get where they are going.

Types

Traffic calming can include the following specific techniques:

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