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Primary Goal #1

Auto Speed Reduction


Research shows that by limiting auto speeds to 25mph or less, the risk of collision, injury or death is greatly reduced. The ideal car speed on bicycle boulevards is 15-20mph. The tools in this section slow cars down on neighborhood streets making them safer for everyone.

Tools Photo Cost Description
Speed Reader Board Speed Reader photo $100 staff time to place, $5,000 to purchase Alerts drivers to the fact that they are speeding, raises awareness
Speed Bumps Speed Bumps photo $2,000 Reduces auto speed to 20-25mph at bump, used preceding and following crosswalks
Chicanes Chicanes photo $10,000 - $20,000 per set Creates a serpentine route that requires drivers to slow down to navigate, adds greenspace
Raised Crosswalks Raised Crosswalks photo $2,000+ Increases visibility of crossing and pedestrians
Mini Traffic Circles Mini traffic circles photo $15,000+ Reduces auto speed, only within 100 feet of circle
Stop Signs Stop sign photo $200 each Stops car traffic, oriented to favor cyclist traveling on bicycle boulevard
Bicycle Boulevards Campaign

Bicycle Boulevard Toolkit:
Elements of these sections below combine to create a bikeway that's easy to use and takes you where you need to go safely.

Why Bike Boulevards?


Auto Speed Reduction


Auto Traffic Reduction


Crossing Busy Streets


Boulevard signage and markings