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