The Conservation Law Foundation's traffic-calming work in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence is slowing speeding drivers down. You can download a copy of the survey here or read about the highlights below. The Conservation Law Foundation has recently completed a follow-up research study detailing both the public's perception of traffic calming work completed in Elmwood, an urban core neighborhood of Providence, and how effective the devices are at slowing down cars. The public also sees other positive impacts. Similarly, reckless driving is judged to be not as great a problem now.
Residents believe that children are now safer when walking or playing in the neighborhood.
Fastest clocked times have dramatically dropped. In 1997 the fastest clocked speed was 48 mph. Now, after the traffic calming project, the fastest clocked speed is only 31 mph. Despite the huge increase in volume of traffic, compliance with speed and intersection signage has improved. Speed humps and extended curbings are improving safety conditions at Adelaide and Melrose.