Traffic Calming
The City of Surrey recognizes the impact that higher vehicle speeds can have in communities and with its partners is engaged in a number of educational, enforcement and engineering programs to target neighbourhood traffic issues. The material contained within this site is intended to help inform, educate and advise on what traffic calming is, what some of the alternatives are, and who can help.
Traffic calming alters drivers' behaviour and driving patterns on neighbourhood streets by changing street alignment or width. The City’s traffic calming program is designed to allow vehicles to travel at speeds that are appropriate based on the speed limit on local roads, and on back lanes.
Traffic calming involves a “toolkit” of different methods that influence and manage speed.
The City’s traffic calming program is designed to allow vehicles to travel at speeds that are appropriate based on the speed limit on local roads.
How do I get traffic calming on my street?
What does traffic calming look like? What are the pros and cons of each type of device?
Neighbourhood opinion surveys, detailed project information, and printable petition forms.
See the status of the traffic calming project on streets in Surrey neighbourhoods.
Traffic Calming is not always the most effective approach to some traffic problems.
Broader respect and understanding of the traffic laws is a fundamental means of reducing speeds.
Mailing and e-mail addresses, and telephone and fax numbers.