How do I make a request for traffic calming with Safe Streets/the NTMP? 

If you have a traffic calming concern or request, please go to the Safe Streets Portal. For questions email nestor.gallo@parkcity.org. To search status of submitted requests go here. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Why can't I get a “Children at Play Sign” installed in my neighborhood?  

A “Children at Play” sign is a non-conforming sign identifying where children are playing. Federal Standards discourage the use of “Children at Play” signs. There is a widespread false belief that these traffic signs provide added protection, however studies have shown there is no long-term reduction in speed. For this reason, Safe Streets does not support the installation of “Children at Play” signs, but we do recommend if residents are concerned, they should purchase a “Children at Play” sandwich board or sign for display in their yard. 

Can I lower the speed limit on my street? 

Citizens frequently request 10 mph speed limit signs on residential streets where children are playing. The unposted speed limit on a residential street is automatically 25 mph and can be enforced. The City cannot post 10 mph speed limits because the posting of such signs by a local government agency is considered a speed trap and therefore makes enforcement of such limits illegal.  

Can I get speed humps for my street? 

Although speed humps are gaining national attention as a means of traffic calming there are numerous cases across the country where speed humps have been installed and later removed, as the desired effect was not obtained. A speed hump for a public street is significantly different than what you see in a private parking lot. The small four inch wide and two-inch high bump that grabs your attention in the parking lot is not allowed on a public street primarily for snow removal, but also for safety and liability reasons. While speed humps may slow down most drivers, a percentage of drivers will still travel at a high rate of speed in between the humps or occasionally do not slow down at all for the hump itself. For these reasons, the City promotes other traffic calming measures rather than humps.