| "Traffic calming is the combination of mainly physical measures that reduce the negative effects of motor vehicle use, alter driver behavior and improve conditions for non-motorized street users." ITE Journal, July 1997 |
Knox County Engineering has developed a traffic calming program to help mitigate the effects of speeding and cut-through traffic experienced in many Knox County subdivisions. As Knoxville continues to grow, major roadways and intersections in Knoxville are becoming congested. Because of this, frustrated motorists often use local subdivision streets to bypass this congestion.
The traffic calming program helps provide Knox County subdivisions with a process for identifying and addressing problems related to speeding motorists, excessive traffic volumes and overall concern for safety on subdivision streets. The implementation of traffic calming strategies and techniques requires neighborhood participation throughout the entire process. Knox County’s role is to provide guidance and technical assistance, but ultimately the subdivision must choose what it feels is the most appropriate for its streets without compromising safety. All effected residents will have an opportunity to participate in the evaluation process.
If you would like to start the traffic calming process in your subdivision, please click on the link below to download the traffic calming packet. The packet includes a table of traffic calming techniques that lists the advantages and disadvantages of each, a flow chart of the traffic calming process, and a list of steps detailing traffic calming procedures and balloting.
Thank you for your interest in this program.
John Sexton, P.E.
Staff Transportation Engineer
215-5860
