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Park City's Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Program

Traffic in neighborhoods impacts the quality of life for residents, bicycles, pedestrians, as well as drivers. Throughout Park City, residents are asking the City to reduce speeding traffic in their neighborhoods. For this reason, Neighborhoods First - Park City’s Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Program (NTMP) - was created. Through education, engineering, and enforcement the goal of calmer, safer streets is achievable.

Community Discussion – Speed Limit Reduction

The City Council had a robust discussion during their 9/15 meeting regarding approaches to SpeedLimit20 lowering speed limits within Park City. This would not impact State Routes 224 and 248. There was strong support for a consistent, lower speed limit across town with ideas between 15 mph and 25 mph proposed.

There was also an option presented of considering certain roads for a higher speed limit on a case-by-case basis and a question of what features on those roads would support (i.e.; commercial districts, no crosswalks, width, on-street parking, driveways, etc.).

City staff will make a recommendation to the City Council at the 10/6 Council meeting, where public comment will also be taken. View the map of staff recommended speed limit reductions here.

Please consider sharing your feedback by emailing Council_Mail@parkcity.org. or directly to the Council either in person, or via Zoom at the 10/6 council meeting here.

Program Goals

Improving livability and promoting safe conditions for residents, motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians
Educating residents about traffic safety solutions to address problems occurring in neighborhoods
Implementing traffic calming techniques that are right-sized, effective, and compliant with current federal road safety standard rules and regulations
Applying traffic calming solutions (Complete Streets and People-First Streets) that compliment Park City's transportation policies and values through enhanced communication and collaboration with residents

Let’s work together to put Neighborhoods First!

Submit a request through the Neighborhoods First portal here.
Search the status of a submitted request here.
Have a question? Connect with Nestor Gallo at nestor.gallo@parkcity.org.

Neighborhoods First Committee

Resident-focused and proactive by design, Neighborhoods First will modify the NTMP’s regulatory review of citizen requests to a more dynamic resident-involved program. Neighborhoods First will be managed by a committee, using experts from engineering, public works, transportation planning, fire, police, community engagement, trails and open space, and parking. The committee will also include a Council liaison and representatives from important community stakeholder groups. Committee members currently include:

Nestor Gallo, Public Improvements Engineer
John Robertson, City Engineer
Mike Owens, Park City Fire District
Lieutenant Rob McKinney, Park City Police Department
Troy Dayley, Public Works Manager
Heinrich Deters, Trails and Open Space Program Manager
Logan Jones, Trails and Open Space Coordinator
Johnny Wasden, Parking Supervisor
Michelle Downard, Resident Advocate
Alex Roy, Senior Transportation Planner

NTMP Policy

Please view a copy of the NTMP Policy.

FAQs

How do I make a request for traffic calming with Neighborhoods First/the NTMP?

If you have a traffic calming concern or request, please go to the Neighborhoods First 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.

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