Keeping Your Neighborhood Safe

One of the concerns residents bring to ACHD's attention is related to speeding motor vehicles in their neighborhood. 

ACHD has performed numerous speed studies in residential areas and found in many cases, excessive speeding stems mostly from drivers who live in the neighborhood. By simply raising awareness of the issue, drivers in the neighborhood may adjust their driving and decrease their speeds.

Every neighborhood and situation is unique, and there is no "one size fits all" solution. Utilizing studies and guidelines, ACHD staff works closely with the neighborhoods in determining the best course of action for safety and resolving neighborhood traffic concerns.

Proposed Residential Traffic Calming Process

This newly proposed process is up for adoption on December 11th, 2024. Weigh in during the meeting by clicking on the button below:

Commission Meeting Link

Once the request is submitted, staff will begin a traffic investigation. Staff will:

• Determine initial eligibility
• Complete a traffic safety review
• Investigate traffic volumes and speed thresholds
• Conduct a neighborhood survey

If the street meets the requirements and the neighborhood survey shows enough support, ACHD will design and schedule the traffic calming installation. 

You can review the draft policy and compare to the former version below.

Draft Policy

Former Version

Proposed Residential Traffic Calming Process

Residential Traffic Calming Requests

ACHD conducts investigations to review and mitigate traffic related concerns in the public right of way. You provide an extra set of eyes and ears to keep us informed on what is happening on the roadways of our community. If you know about a traffic safety concern, please notify us utilizing the following traffic investigation request form. Each request will be carefully reviewed.

To help us conduct the investigation, we recommend having the following information ready before starting your request:

• Your contact information
• The specific location of your concern
• The date and time when you noticed the occurrence
• Details about the specific problem or concern

Residential Traffic Calming Request