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Neighborhood Traffic Management Program

PARTIAL CLOSURE

Half street closures are barriers that block travel in one direction for a short distance on otherwise two-way streets. Half closures are the most common volume control measure after full street closures. Half closures are often used in sets to make travel through neighborhoods with gridded streets circuitous rather than direct.

Advantages

• Able to maintain two-way bicycle access
• Effective in reducing traffic volumes

Disadvantages

• Causes circuitous routes for local residents
• May limit access to businesses
• Drivers can bypass the barrier

For additional information please contact:

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