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FIGURE 4<br />
Traffic Calming Support Form<br />
Dear Resident:<br />
Please be advised that traffic calming measures have been requested for installation by the<br />
neighbours on your street. Traffic calming measures are generally defined as the installation <strong>of</strong><br />
mainly physical measures to reduce the negative effects <strong>of</strong> motor vehicle use, alter driver<br />
behaviour and improve conditions for non-motorized street users.<br />
Traffic calming can result in reduced vehicle speeds, lower traffic volumes, reduced collision<br />
severity and frequency, improve neighbourhood livability and help to reduce the negative effects<br />
<strong>of</strong> motorized vehicles on the environment. Traffic calming measures, however, may also<br />
account for minimal delays to emergency response times, damages to vehicles and equipment<br />
and cause discomfort to victims requiring emergency attention. It should also be noted that<br />
during the winter season, snow removal operations may be somewhat delayed due to the<br />
additional time required to complete the snow-clearing operations.<br />
<strong>City</strong> staff have conducted technical traffic studies which indicate that traffic calming measures<br />
may be suitable for installation on your street. The Safer Streets Traffic Calming Review<br />
Committee has considered the minimum criteria and has granted approval to proceed with this<br />
initiative. A 70% support rate is required from the residents on your street in order for this<br />
project to proceed further.<br />
Please complete this form by printing your name, address, telephone number and indicating<br />
whether you support or oppose the installation <strong>of</strong> traffic calming measures on your street. Please<br />
ensure that the form has been signed and dated, with one signature per household, by a person 18<br />
years <strong>of</strong> age or older.<br />
Thank-you for your co-operation and participation. We will advise you <strong>of</strong> the outcome <strong>of</strong> this<br />
investigation and also provide you with the details <strong>of</strong> any future meetings.<br />
SUPPORT<br />
OPPOSE<br />
RESIDENT’S NAME: _____________________ ADDRESS: _________________________<br />
TELEPHONE NUMBER: __________________<br />
SIGNATURE: _____________________________ DATE: _____________________________
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