Many jurisdictions have adopted traffic calming programs and policies in response to resident requests for speed control and to reduce traffic rat-running. The City of Port Moody is no exception. However, the city has some geographical challenges as many residential communities are located on steep hills. Traditional traffic calming devices such as speed humps, raised crosswalks, intersection table, etc. are inappropriate on steep terrain according to the Transportation Association of Canada Guidelines for Neighbourhood Traffic Calming. Hillside terrains also pose unique challenges such as limited emergency response, transit and garbage collection routes, snow removal needs, a tendency for speeding on slopes, low cycling and walking usage and high reliance on the automobile. With five years of experience, the city has gained a strong understanding of traffic calming intricacies in hillside environment and how to optimize limited resources. This paper will examine the Port Moody traffic calming experience and share the lessons learned. For the covering abstract of this conferenec see ITRD number E216511.
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