Traffic Calming
As a result of the continuing growth in this region, the surrounding freeways and some of the City’s arterials have been experiencing an increase in congestion. Many motorists have discovered ways of bypassing the congested freeways and arterials by utilizing neighborhood residential streets to move from one arterial to another or as a shortcut to their destination. As a result, the undesirable characteristics of the bypassing traffic in some neighborhoods have evolved to a level where some residential neighborhoods have become intolerant. The City Council has recognized the need of addressing residents’ concern of high traffic speed and volume.

This Traffic Calming Policy was developed to address the needs of the City of Whittier. Specific methods and/or calming techniques are to be evaluated during the comprehensive process that heavily involves the citizens’ participation. The funding authority rests with the Whittier City Council from recommendations of the Parking and Transportation Commission.