Slow Streets create a more livable environment for people by limiting vehicle access and reducing traffic speeds to create safer spaces for walking, biking, and community activities. The California Vehicle Code 21101 (f) (California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 21101 | FindLaw) allows cities to implement slow streets programs which close streets to vehicular traffic or aim to limit vehicle speeds and volumes by using roadway design features. Slow streets are a part of San Diego’s growing, connected network of streets that are safe and welcoming places to walk, bike and roll for people of all ages and abilities. As part of this program, the City will:
Identify which streets in the City could be eligible for Slow Streets treatments;
Develop a toolbox of options to help communities initiate and develop consensus around desired Slow Streets projects;
Evaluate propped projects for implementation.
A street, or segment of a street, in an activity center that is fully closed to vehicle traffic to create a new community space like the Gaslamp Promenade
Community Slow Street Neighborhood residential streets that are closed to vehicle traffic or through vehicle traffic, allowing people to walk, bike, and play in the street.
Streets may include additional traffic calming measures to make it safe and comfortable for people to walk and bike in the street to get to everyday needs, while still allowing for slow motor vehicle movement.
A street outside a school with a temporary restriction on motorized traffic at school drop-off and pick-up times.
Streets in business districts designed to prioritize people walking and biking, while still allowing vehicle traffic for certain purposes or during specific hours.
The City is looking for community support to advance a Slow Streets program from project identification to implementation. The City is looking for your feedback to understand what resources and tools you need to successfully advance a community-led Slow Streets program. Get involved by:
We want to hear from you! We need your help as we begin to review Slow Streets programs in peer cities and understand the needs of San Diegans as they relate to traffic calming on residential streets. Please answer the following questions to help us focus our Slow Streets program: