REPORT TO BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Revise Traffic Calming Policy from 1999; Review, Revise, and Update City's Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (Chan)
Report
BACKGROUND
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Member Kratz and former BPAC Member Casamajor requested to have BPAC review, revise, and update the City's Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (Attachments 1 and 2).
The City's Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP) was approved in 1999 by City Council. It was designed to improve safety and livability in residential streets by addressing speeding, cut-through traffic, visibility issues, and intersection control concerns. Its goals include protecting pedestrians and bicyclists, reducing collisions, and minimizing noise and safety hazards, thereby enhancing overall neighborhood quality of life. The program uses a mix of enforcement, engineering solutions (such as radar speed signs, striping, high-visibility crosswalks, speed humps, traffic circles, and chokers), and community engagement to develop effective solutions. Residents can submit concerns, after which the City evaluates traffic conditions, seeks neighborhood input, and implements agreed-upon calming measures.
DISCUSSION
As part of the ongoing Vision Zero Study, the City has identified the NTCP for a comprehensive update to align with modern traffic calming practices and strengthen community engagement in support of Vision Zero goals. The update will focus on incorporating best-practice design tools, revising thresholds for resident support, and streamlining processes to more effectively respond to neighborhood concerns. It will also evaluate how the program integrates with citywide safety goals and multimodal planning initiatives.
Work on the NTCP update is anticipated to begin in Summer 2026. The process will include community outreach meetings, workshops, and presentations to City commissions to gather input and recommendations. This collaborati...
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