(a) Traffic calming is a form of traffic planning that seeks to equalize the use of streets between automobiles, pedestrians, bicyclists and playing children. This is accomplished through the use of devices and techniques that reduce traffic volume and speed in neighborhoods while maintaining maximum mobility and access. Traffic calming also attempts to make drivers aware of the fact that they are sharing the space of a street with other users. While traffic calming will modify traffic patterns, streets will remain in public ownership and be accessible to the general public.
(b) The Traffic Calming ordinance provides a procedure to consider, evaluate, implement and remove traffic calming measures on residential streets in the City of Flint.
(Ord. 3499, passed 9-23-2002)