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FHWA Highway Safety Programs

Selected Reports: Traffic Calming: State of the Practice: Traffic Calming

Comment:
This report contains a synthesis of traffic calming experiences to date in the United States and Canada. It includes information on traffic calming in residential areas and in areas where high speed rural highways transition into rural communities.

Last Updated (Year): 2016

Year Produced: 1999

Abstract:

"This Traffic Calming Web site was developed by the Institute of Transportation Engineers with financial support from the Federal Highway Administration in the interest of information exchange. The contents should not be construed as an endorsement. The United States Government assumes no liability for its contents or use thereof."

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Engineering

Ped Bike Activity:

  • Planning
  • Design

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Traffic Calming
  • Tools
  • Safety
  • Design
  • Countermeasures
  • Built environment

Facility Type:Traffic Calming

Urban Context:Rural, Local Road

Resource Type:

  • Information

Link to Content Source:

Traffic Calming