Traffic calming

traffic calming device

area of a city or town reserved for pedestrian-only use

bar or pole pivoted on a fixed support to block vehicular or pedestrian access through a controlled point

defined area

A chicane () is a serpentine curve in a road, added by design rather than dictated by geography. Chicanes add extra turns and are used both in motor racing and on roads and streets to slow traffic for safety. For example, one form of chicane is a short, shallow S-shaped turn that requires the driver to turn slightly left and then slightly right to continue on the road, requiring the driver to reduce speed. The word chicane is derived from the French verb chicaner, which means "to create difficulties" or "to dispute pointlessly", "quibble", which is also the root of the English noun chicanery.

methods to slow or reduce some types or all vehicle traffic

street designed as a social space for pedestrians and cyclists; motorized transport is permitted, but limited

road safety feature

non-driveable area in the roadway, e.g. section of pavement or sidewalk in the middle of a road

urban design approach that minimises the segregation between modes of road user in order to induce a greater sense of uncertainty, reducing road casualty rates and improving safety for other road users

transportation policy and design approach that streets should be safe for all users and modes of transportation

urban zone with reduced speed limit for increased safety and reduced injury to vulnerable road users

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restricted traffic area

road design that restricts the passage of certain modes of transport

thumb|A sneckdown on a corner in Allston, Massachusetts, United States thumb|Sneckdown showing a triangle of less used road space on a T-intersection in [[Sofia, Bulgaria]]

reduction of number of lanes or width of the road to achieve systemic improvements, like parking or bike lanes