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Traffic Calming is also called Speed management by design, speed of motor vehicles are increasing rapidly which result in increasing road accidents. when speed is reduced naturally the accident is also reduced. Traffic calming is an effort made to manage or reduce speed by engineering measures.






Aim of Traffic Calming
  1. To reduce traffic volume and speed on local streets
  2. Restricting the entry of heavy vehicles on local streets
  3. Reduce accidents and noise pollution
  4. Providing a safer environment for road users
  5. Developing appropriate driving behavior
Techniques of Traffic Calming
1. Advanced warning
       a.Visual Warning
     b.Physical Warning

2. Restricted Techniques
    a.Staggering of lanes
    b.Narrow lanes
    c.Reducing Pedestrian crossing distance

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