Neighborhoods begin to solve the speeding problem by using the education tools. For example, the Neighborhood Speed Watch and the Radar Speed Monitoring Trailer helps drivers become aware of their speeds. These tools tell drivers that the neighborhood is very concerned about speeding. They also educate the residents on the extent of the speeding problem in their neighborhood. The speed data can also be used to support a request for additional enforcement activities in the neighborhood.
Photo radar is an example of an enforcement tool.
Currently the city is conducting a six month photo radar and photo red light demonstration in Boulder neighborhoods to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing speeding traffic. After the education and enforcement strategies have been implemented, and if a severe speeding problem still exists, a neighborhood can request to install one of the engineering treatments such as a speed hump. Due to unresolved issues between emergency response times and traffic mitigation devices, the installation of new engineering treatments is on hold at this time. Once City Council decides on the continued application and location for any or all tools of this program, the engineering treatments may be used again. The NTMP assists neighborhoods with developing their specific approach and combined use of speed reduction tools.