Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
The traffic calming program is designed for residential and collector streets with posted speeds less than, or equal to, 30 mph. The Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan is focused on traffic calming measures for existing streets (retrofits), as new streets are designed in accordance with City design and safety standards.
Neighborhood traffic calming intends to:
- Reduce motor vehicle speeds and/or volumes
- Influence patterns via physical design features
- Promote quality of life in residential & commercial areas
- Increase safety for pedestrians and bicyclists
Some additional traffic operations treatments may be considered as traffic calming measures and can include:
- Stop sign installation
- Speed radar trailer, and/or
- Speed limit enforcement efforts by local police
Are speeding, cut-through traffic, and/or traffic accidents a problem in your neighborhood?
The Neighborhood Traffic Management team can determine if a traffic study is needed. Your neighborhood may qualify if:
- Traffic volumes exceed 40% of typical conditions on a particular residential street, and
- Traffic volumes are less than 300 vehicles per day, and
- Statistical travel speeds exceed 10 mph or more above the posted speed limit, and
- The neighborhood street is NOT an arterial roadway. (See the Major Thoroughfare Plan if you are unsure.)
To submit a traffic management request for your neighborhood, please submit a request via GoCOS!
If traffic issues are validated, there are several low-cost options for traffic calming:
Traffic Management Strategies
- Entry/Neighborhood Features
- Lane Narrowing
- Roadway Diet
- Traffic Control Signage
- Chicanes
- Traffic Circle/Roundabout
- Roadway Dip(limited)
- Geometric Changes to intersections
CSPD Traffic Enforcement
Traffic Engineering cannot resolve issues with a small number of speeders, poor driving or noise complaints.
You may request neighborhood traffic enforcement. Contact the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 482-7143. Or fill out the online complaint form.
Leave the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Email address
- The street(s) you are concerned about
- Your specific traffic safety concerns
- If there is a time of day the problem is worse, note that in your message.
The Police Department's traffic enforcement resources are very limited. Neighborhoods can opt to pay for police overtime for targeted enforcement.
Public Process Meetings
Anderosa, Columbine and Falcon Estates
The City of Colorado Springs is hosting a public meeting meeting for the Anderosa, Columbine and Falcon Estates neighborhoods to discuss Traffic Engineering’s Action Plan for traffic calming in the area. The study area is bounded by Union Blvd to the east, Woodmen Rd to the south, the Falcon Landing commercial center to the west, and Briargate Blvd to the north. It is important that you and your neighbors attend this meeting as we will be discussing implementing items that may impact you directly. The meeting details are:
- Where: Sunrise Methodist Church @ 2655 Briargate Blvd, Colo Springs, CO 80920
- When: September 16, 2024
- Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
A presentation will begin promptly at 5:30 pm followed by questions and input from the residents. Please share this information with your neighbor(s) in case they miss the meeting announcement. https://coloradosprings.gov/event/neighborhood-meeting-falcon-estates-and-anderosa-estates
Past meetings
Valley Hi Ave. Public Meeting
The City of Colorado Springs held a public meeting to discuss the traffic calming recommendations for Valley Hi Ave. west of Chelton Rd. The focus of the meeting was to discuss implementation ideas, receive feedback from those immediately impacted, and answer any questions residents may have.
- When: Thursday, June 27, 2024
- Where: Sand Creek Library (1821 S Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916), Meeting Room A/B
- Time: 5:00 p.m.
Hopeful Drive Public Meeting
The City of Colorado Springs held a public meeting to discuss traffic calming opportunities for the neighborhood surrounding Hopeful Dr. The focus of this meeting was to discuss potential measures and traffic applications, receive feedback from those immediately impacted, and answer any questions residents had.
- When: Monday July 22nd, 2024
- Where: Lighthouse Church, 4280 Hopeful Dr
- Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
The City of Colorado Springs held a neighborhood meeting for the Falcon Estates and Anderosa Estates neighborhoods to discuss speeding and cut-through traffic on your neighborhood roadways. The study area is bounded by Union Blvd to the east, Woodmen Rd to the south, the Falcon Landing commercial center to the west, and Briargate Blvd to the north.
- Where: Library 21C
- When: June 20, 2024
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- Room: The Event Room