{"id":2426,"date":"2021-08-16T16:35:41","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T22:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westjordan.utah.gov\/?page_id=2426"},"modified":"2025-02-21T08:26:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T15:26:32","slug":"traffic-calming","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/engineering\/traffic-calming\/","title":{"rendered":"Traffic Calming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neighborhood Traffic Management Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program for local residential streets represents the City of West Jordan&#8217;s commitment to the safety and livability of residential neighborhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program provides a process for identifying and addressing problems related to speeding, excessive traffic volume, and safety on streets classified as \u201clocal residential streets.\u201d Under the program, the engineering department will work with residents within neighborhoods to evaluate the type and severity of traffic problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/survey123.arcgis.com\/share\/29b4e3d75382485bacd43dd40043de7f\">Report a Traffic Concern<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of West Jordan no longer installs speed bumps due to their impact on essential services and overall traffic safety. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Emergency Response Delays<\/strong> \u2013 Speed bumps can slow down police, fire, and medical services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snow Plowing Challenges<\/strong> \u2013 They interfere with snow removal operations, making roads less safe in winter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ineffective at Reducing Speeding<\/strong> \u2013 Data shows that drivers slow down before a speed bump but accelerate immediately after, creating a false sense of security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, West Jordan uses a more effective approach to managing speed in residential areas, which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collecting traffic data<\/strong> \u2013 Measuring speed and traffic volume to assess safety concerns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coordinating with law enforcement<\/strong> \u2013 Partnering with the West Jordan Police Department for targeted enforcement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned about speeding in your neighborhood, the first step is <a href=\"https:\/\/survey123.arcgis.com\/share\/29b4e3d75382485bacd43dd40043de7f\">requesting a speed study.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download and review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/NTMP-REQUEST-FORM-2022.pdf\">Neighborhood Traffic Management Program<\/a> details. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Active Transportation Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Active Transportation (AT) Plan details bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the city. It represents the next step from the Transportation Master Plan to the specifics needed to plan for sidewalk, trail, and bike lane projects. Download and review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/assets.westjordan.utah.gov\/ugd\/02fd0d_3c1e37a64e7d426abc80332c2e33e46c.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Active Transportation Plan<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traffic Signal Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To report problems with traffic signals on Redwood Road, Bangerter Highway, the Mountain View Corridor, 9000 South, and 7800 South between Redwood Road and Bangerter Highway, please call the UDOT Traffic Operations Center at 801-887-3700. For all other signals within West Jordan City, contact Salt Lake County at 385-468-6100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traffic Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To check on the status of traffic view UDOT traffic cameras at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/commuterlink.utah.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UDOT Commuterlink.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-tag-wrap-aside\" id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-img-accent-bottom-right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7800-South-3@2x-732x1024.jpg\" alt=\"7800 South in West Jordan\" class=\"wp-image-2428\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7800-South-3@2x-732x1024.jpg 732w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7800-South-3@2x-214x300.jpg 214w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7800-South-3@2x-768x1074.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7800-South-3@2x.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Email the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Committee: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"mailto:traffic@westjordan.utah.gov\">traffic@westjordan.utah.gov<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Neighborhood Traffic Management Program The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program for local residential streets represents the City of West Jordan&#8217;s commitment to the safety and livability of residential neighborhoods. 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