Traffic calming measures are techniques aimed at reducing vehicular traffic speeds to improve safety in pedestrian areas and neighborhoods. Several studies have suggested that walking and biking activity increases in neighborhoods that have these measures in place. This multi-site case study seeks to better understand how traffic calming can be used to promote walking and biking by describing how these types of policies have evolved in terms of scope, goals, and motivations. Multiple cases of traffic calming will be studied to assure variation between the policies and traffic calming plans. Interviews, focus groups, and surveys will be conducted, along with analysis of neighborhood traffic calming programs and plans. Strengths and weaknesses and the likely impact of these policies as a means of promoting active living will be reported and broadly disseminated.
