Toolbox of Traffic Calming Measures 22. Half Street closures Half street closures are barriers that block travel in one direction for a short distance on otherwise two-way streets; they are sometimes called partial closures, entrance barriers, or one-way closures.
Advantages • Maintains two-way bicycle access • Reduces traffic volumes • Reduces impervious cover and has a positive environmental impact Disadvantages • Limits access for local residents and emergency services • Drivers may circumvent the barrier • May have a negative impact on local street drainage Cost • $10,000 - $40,000 Eligibility Considerations • Traffic conditions must indicate a significant level of cut-through traffic in one direction only • Must be a local type ‘A’ or ‘B’ providing access to low density, single-family residential properties • No more than one lane of travel in each direction • Requires that you go through the close/vacate and abandonment process through the Capital Improvements Management Services (CIMS) department • A right of way permit is required for construction
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