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Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation

Safety, vehicle speeds and high traffic volumes on residential streets are some of the greatest concerns expressed by Glendale residents. As a result, Glendale's Transportation Department has a neighborhood traffic mitigation program to identify possible solutions to these concerns. 

This program involves working with residents to address their quality of life concerns and successfully testing and implementing ways to address safety and speeding utilizing a variety of traffic control devices. These devices range from traffic circles, speed cushions, raised medians and strategically placed radar speed signs. 

Each traffic control device should be used appropriately depending on neighborhood circumstances. Every neighborhood in Glendale is unique, and there is no solution that fits every neighborhood. If you have a concern about traffic in your neighborhood, please submit a request. We want to help you find solutions that address your concerns.

Neighborhood Speed Cushion Program:

The speed cushion program follows the Traffic Mitigation petition process where the City requires the support of at least 70% of the residents in the designated petition area. Three main criteria must be met to qualify for speed cushions (all three must be met): 
  • Average Daily Traffic (ADT) shall be greater than 500 vehicles but less than 3000. Streets with ADTs greater than 3000 will be considered for radar speed feedback signs. 
  • The average speed must be greater than 30 mph. 
  • Vehicle speeds over 35 mph must be greater than 15% of the ADT. 

Updated 12/18/2019 11:50 AM
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