The purpose of this evaluation is to assess Slow Streets on several facets to determine how they perform from a traffic safety, mobility, and operations standpoint. The evaluation also sought to understand the impacts of Slow Streets on traffic operations and on neighbors and users of the facility. An extensive surveying campaign was launched throughout various points in the program to gauge community perceptions of the corridors in their neighborhoods and learn more about user experience and thoughts on the future of their Slow Street.
It is evident from this effort that not all Slow Streets in the network perform at the same level when assessing the various evaluation criteria, like traffic safety or mobility. Some Slow Streets may require additional treatments or different and more robust designs to achieve the ideal traffic condition levels that constitute a calm and low-stress facility prioritizing walking and bicycling.
