traffic calming

British

noun

the use of a series of devices, such as bends and humps in the road, to slow down traffic, esp in residential areas

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Monitoring was carried out on open roads which were not affected by traffic calming or where drivers were slowed down by parked cars.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2024

Adding bus lanes, protected bike lanes, marked crosswalks and traffic calming are proven strategies to make these kinds of streets safer for everyone.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2022

The impact of a hundred new homes might be mitigated by money for extra school places, or traffic calming measures.

From The Guardian • Sep. 17, 2014

A bizarre traffic calming idea in Dorset didn't quite end up as intended.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2014

“These changes have a traffic calming effect, lowering speeds and increasing driver attention.”

From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2010

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