Does slowing traffic in a Home Zone create cut-through traffic elsewhere?
Calming traffic in the residential environment does not necessarily create traffic spillover onto other streets. Traffic flows within a Home Zone is maintained, however cars travel at a much slower and safer pace. The selection of the streets to be included in the Home Zone should take into consideration the traffic patterns on adjacent streets and the destination of the motorists using them. Both traditional residential streets and Home Zones are designed to accommodate motorists who have a destination located within the Home Zone. Home Zones support a network of streets that improve traffic flow and safety, resulting in less congestion and fewer traffic crashes.
