What is the Pace Car Program?
The Neighborhood Pace Car Program is an exciting new citizen based initiative that promises to slow traffic and reduce car use. The idea is ingenious and simple; it uses cars to calm cars, merely by encouraging motorists to abide by existing laws. The program promotes safe and courteous driving. The two elements of this program are a bumper sticker and a pledge. Motorists are asked to sign the Neighborhood Pace Car Pledge. Citizens who make an effort to drive carefully and courteously are joining together to set the pace for safer, quieter neighborhood streets. As a pace car driver, residents and their neighbors become “mobile speed bumps.” If they drive within the speed limit, the cars behind them will do the same. The central core of this program is that it puts the responsibility to drive courteously onto motorists. We encourage all county residents to sign up today! The Purpose of the Program The Pace Car Program has several purposes, among them are: • To encourage drivers to drive
