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Traffic Calming
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Last Update
05/10/2010 |
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Loveland Traffic
Calming Program
Traffic Calming reduces the negative
impacts of traffic on neighborhood streets. We address
issues such as:
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Speeding
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High traffic volumes
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Cut-thru traffic
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Accidents
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Safety concerns
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Streets classified as
residential or minor collector qualify for this program. Larger streets do not.
Click here to see the road
classification map (pdf).
Signs available at
105 W 5th Street.
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How is Traffic Calming Done?
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Phase
1
These items are available at no cost to the public.
Education alerts people to ways they can help ease traffic
problems.
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‘Slow Down’ yard signs (free, available at
105 W 5th Street)
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Slow Down in our Town bumper stickers (free, available
at 105 W 5th Street or by sending an email -- to the right)
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Signs & markings
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SMART radar trailer—driver awareness without a
penalty. (Available in non-winter months)
Enforcement - police patrols, as available
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Phase
2
Engineering devices that alter the street physically.
Engineering devices can
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Reduce speed
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Decrease number of cars
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Improve safety
Phase 2 Examples: speed humps, raised
crossings, & dips. Engineering devices have pros &
cons. We will be glad to discuss them with you.
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