PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM
Level 1 Traffic Calming: NEIGHBORHOOD SPEED WATCH PROGRAM

The speed watch is an educational program which requires the involvement and commitment from the neighborhood. Our experience indicates that the majority of motorists who drive above the posted speed limit live in the area. As part of the Speed watch program, neighborhood residents will receive a "Drive 25" flyer informing them about traffic issues in their community and the need for their participation to relieve the concerns. Thus, this approach targets the primary offenders.

Neighborhood participation includes the following:

• Identify motorists who drive at excessive speeds - vehicle type, color, license plate, time of day, etc. This information -will be forwarded to the CHP for follow-up which may include selective enforcement at the specified times or a visit to the residence of the owner of the identified vehicle.
• Observe Public Works staff collecting speed data using radar equipment. Radar equipment may be loaned to residents to assist in speeding motorist identification.
• Promotes neighborhood involvement to address traffic issues (excessive speed as well as other community concerns)

This program can be very effective and efficient since it heightens motorist awareness of driving behavior and its impact on the residents; it also provides the CHP with specific times for selective enforcement, and requires a joint effort from the community to regain control of its roadways.

IMPLEMENTATION

This is a mandatory level one measure for the Neighborhood Traffic Calming program. An example of the flyer is shown on the next page. Public Works will collect data, prepare the flyer, and send it out to the identified "neighborhood." This will be one opportunity to have the block captains or neighborhood leaders observe in the field data collection and the use of radar equipment.