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Traffic Calming
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​Traffic calming is defined as the combination of physical measures such as speed humps, raised crosswalks, curb bump-outs, chicanes that may reduce vehicular speeds, alter motorist behaviour and improve safety for pedestrians/cyclists.
 
Traffic calming may serve to:
 
• Reduce vehicular speeds
• Reduce the number and severity of collisions
• Improve pedestrian and cyclist safety
• Improve the quality of the environment
• May reduce traffic volumes
 

 Contact Information

 

Transportation Services, Parks and Forestry Operations

Phone:
905-832-2281

Email:
accessvaughan@vaughan.ca

Location:

Joint Operations Centre
2800 Rutherford Road
Vaughan, ON
L4K2N9
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Neighbourhood Traffic Committee Policy And Procedure June 2010
 

 Related Links

 
  • Types of Traffic Calming Measures
  • The Neighbourhood Traffic Committee Process
  • Where Traffic Calming Measures Are Permitted
  • Frequently Asked Questions
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