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Neighborhood Traffic Management Program

FULL CLOSURE

Full street closures are barriers placed across a street to close the street completely to through traffic, usually leaving only sidewalks or bicycle paths open. The barriers may consist of landscaped islands, walls, gates, side-by-side bollards, or any other obstructions that leave an opening smaller than the width of a passenger car. Emergency vehicles are accommodated via removable bollards or similar devices.

Advantages

• Very effective in reducing cut-through traffic volumes
• Able to maintain pedestrian and bicycle connectivity

Disadvantages

• Requires statutory actions for public street closures
• Causes circuitous routes for local residents
• Diverts traffic to another street
• Delays for emergency services unless through access is provided for
• May limit access to businesses
• Cost

For additional information please contact:

Tracy Whitley
Project Engineer
Sacramento County Department of Transportation
whitleyt@SacCounty.net