How to reduce traffic in your neighborhood
  • 1. What is a common initial step to understand neighborhood traffic issues?
A) Immediately install speed bumps.
B) Close off residential streets.
C) Ignore the problem hoping it will disappear.
D) Conduct a traffic study.
  • 2. What is a 'cut-through' driver most likely doing?
A) Avoiding a congested main road.
B) Lost in the neighborhood.
C) Deliberately speeding.
D) Visiting a neighbor.
  • 3. Which of these is a physical traffic calming measure?
A) Aggressive driving.
B) Increased speed limits.
C) Ignoring stop signs.
D) Speed humps.
  • 4. What does 'traffic calming' aim to do?
A) Reduce vehicle speeds and volumes.
B) Make parking easier.
C) Encourage more traffic.
D) Increase vehicle speeds.
  • 5. What is a roundabout designed to improve?
A) Pedestrian access.
B) Vehicle storage.
C) Traffic flow and safety.
D) Parking availability.
  • 6. Which is a way to encourage alternative transportation?
A) Removing sidewalks.
B) Increasing parking fees.
C) Discouraging public transportation.
D) Improving bike lanes.
  • 7. What is a potential downside of closing a street to through traffic?
A) Increased traffic on neighboring streets.
B) Eliminated parking problems.
C) Reduced property values.
D) Improved emergency vehicle access.
  • 8. What is a 'sharrow' marking on a road?
A) Parking zone.
B) Designated carpool lane.
C) Shared lane marking for bikes and cars.
D) Emergency vehicle lane.
  • 9. What is the purpose of 'neckdowns' or 'bulb-outs'?
A) To widen roadways.
B) To increase parking spaces.
C) To shorten pedestrian crossing distances.
D) To allow for faster turns.
  • 10. What is an important aspect of community involvement in traffic reduction?
A) Imposing solutions without consultation.
B) Suppressing dissenting opinions.
C) Ignoring residents' concerns.
D) Gathering feedback and support.
  • 11. What is a potential benefit of a 'walking school bus'?
A) Increased air pollution.
B) Overcrowded sidewalks.
C) Reduced traffic congestion near schools.
D) Increased risk to children.
  • 12. What is a key element of effective traffic enforcement?
A) Random and unpredictable enforcement.
B) Ignoring minor traffic violations.
C) Consistent enforcement of traffic laws.
D) Focusing only on major highways.
  • 13. What can neighborhood watch programs do to reduce traffic violations?
A) Report suspicious or illegal driving.
B) Ignore speeding drivers.
C) Engage in vigilante traffic stops.
D) Direct traffic.
  • 14. What does increasing the 'walkability' of a neighborhood mean?
A) Making it easier and safer to walk.
B) Reducing sidewalk width.
C) Making it easier to drive.
D) Removing pedestrian crosswalks.
  • 15. What is a 'traffic diverter'?
A) A traffic light.
B) A device that measures traffic speed.
C) A physical barrier that prevents through traffic.
D) A sign that suggests alternate routes.
  • 16. What is the main goal of variable speed limits?
A) To adjust speed limits based on traffic conditions.
B) To increase revenue from speeding tickets.
C) To confuse drivers.
D) To create more traffic.
  • 17. Which of these encourages carpooling?
A) Increasing parking fees for single drivers.
B) Removing public transportation options.
C) Providing designated carpool parking spaces.
D) Discouraging flexible work arrangements.
  • 18. What is the purpose of speed feedback signs?
A) To show drivers their current speed.
B) To increase the speed limit.
C) To monitor pedestrian traffic.
D) To cause accidents.
  • 19. What is a potential benefit of telecommuting?
A) Reduced rush hour traffic.
B) More cars on the road.
C) Reduced productivity.
D) Increased office space needs.
  • 20. What can be done to make crosswalks more visible?
A) Use high-visibility paint and signage.
B) Paint crosswalks in dark colors.
C) Remove crosswalks.
D) Make crosswalks narrower.
  • 21. What is a potential downside of installing many speed bumps?
A) Happier drivers.
B) Improved road maintenance.
C) Faster emergency response times.
D) Increased noise pollution.
  • 22. Why is public awareness important for traffic calming measures?
A) To ensure community understanding and support.
B) Because the measures are always unpopular.
C) Because no one needs to know why they are being implemented.
D) To create confusion and opposition.
  • 23. What can a neighborhood association do to address traffic concerns?
A) Lobby local government for improvements.
B) Take the law into their own hands.
C) Ignore the issue.
D) Block roadways without permission.
  • 24. What is a 'leading pedestrian interval' (LPI)?
A) Gives pedestrians a head start before cars can turn.
B) A special lane for pedestrians.
C) A type of speed bump.
D) A sidewalk maintenance program.
  • 25. What data is useful in a traffic study?
A) Favorite color of drivers.
B) Shoe size of residents.
C) Vehicle volume, speed, and time of day.
D) Number of pets in the neighborhood.
  • 26. What effect can landscaping have on traffic?
A) It attracts more cut-through drivers.
B) It always increases traffic speed.
C) It has no effect on traffic.
D) It can visually narrow the roadway, reducing speeds.
  • 27. What are protected bike lanes?
A) Bike lanes that are always uphill.
B) Bike lanes physically separated from car traffic.
C) Bike lanes that disappear during rush hour.
D) Bike lanes only for electric bikes.
  • 28. What is the relationship between density and traffic?
A) Higher density can increase traffic if not planned well.
B) Density has no impact on traffic.
C) Higher density makes traffic problems disappear.
D) Higher density always reduces traffic.
  • 29. What are school zone flashing lights designed to do?
A) Alert drivers to reduce speed during school hours.
B) Warn pedestrians about school closures.
C) Power the school's electricity.
D) Attract more students to the school.
  • 30. What is the benefit of grid-style street layouts?
A) They concentrate traffic on a single street.
B) They always cause traffic jams.
C) They are impossible to navigate.
D) They distribute traffic more evenly.
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