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<br />II Vertical Elements <br /> <br />Street Closure II <br /> <br />Purpose <br />A street closure, for the purpose of this <br />tool box, is defined as closing a street <br />either at one end or the other, or at a mid <br />block location to eliminate unwanted <br />through traffic. <br /> <br />JJlj;p d:i <br />: 'n~ ~ <br />,~-::~~ . ~u :~-~~ <br />rJPrr1rF <br /> <br />Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers Traffic Calming: State of <br />Practice <br /> <br />Effects <br />Volumes Reduces through traffic volumes <br />Speed May reduce speed <br />Traffic Noise and Air Little to no effect <br />Traffic Safety May improve safety of street <br />Advantages . Eliminates through traffic <br /> . Possibly reduces speed of remaining vehicles <br /> . Can maintain pedestrian and bike access <br />Disadvantages . Increases emergency vehicle response times <br /> . May cause inconvenience for some residents <br /> . May divert traffic to other streets <br /> . May require additional right-of-way acquisition <br /> . Winter maintenance <br />Problems Targeted . Cut through traffic volumes <br />Design . There needs to be a minimum of 120 foot right-of-way to accommodate the <br /> minimum turning radius of 40 feet. <br /> <br />APRIL 2005 <br /> <br />33 <br />