Device name(s): Full Street Closures
Approximate Cost:$25,000 – $50,000
Definition: Fast Facts: Full street closures create cui-de-sacs which restricts all vehicle access into and out of the street at that location. The purpose of full street closures is to eliminate cut-through or undesired traffic from entering or exiting a street. Street closures to motor vehicles using planters, bollards or barriers. Pedestrian and bicycle access and maintained.
- Can be used on Local Street- yes
- Can be used on Collector- no
- Can be used on Arterial- no
- Reduces Speed- no
- Reduces Volume- yes
- Noise Impact- no
- Restricts Access- yes
- Bicyclist Impact- possible
- Transit Impact- yes
- Parking Impact- no
- Emergency Response Impact- yes
Advantages:
- reduces cut through traffic
- pedestrian routes can be maintained
- bicycle routes may be maintained
Disadvantages:
- impacts access
- diverse traffic to adjacent streets
- increases trip lengths
- significantly increases response time for first responders
- may increase traffic volumes on neighboring streets
