How to reduce traffic in your neighborhood
  • 1. What is a common initial step to understand neighborhood traffic issues?
A) Conduct a traffic study.
B) Ignore the problem hoping it will disappear.
C) Close off residential streets.
D) Immediately install speed bumps.
  • 2. What is a 'cut-through' driver most likely doing?
A) Avoiding a congested main road.
B) Lost in the neighborhood.
C) Visiting a neighbor.
D) Deliberately speeding.
  • 3. Which of these is a physical traffic calming measure?
A) Speed humps.
B) Ignoring stop signs.
C) Increased speed limits.
D) Aggressive driving.
  • 4. What does 'traffic calming' aim to do?
A) Reduce vehicle speeds and volumes.
B) Make parking easier.
C) Increase vehicle speeds.
D) Encourage more traffic.
  • 5. What is a roundabout designed to improve?
A) Traffic flow and safety.
B) Vehicle storage.
C) Parking availability.
D) Pedestrian access.
  • 6. Which is a way to encourage alternative transportation?
A) Increasing parking fees.
B) Improving bike lanes.
C) Removing sidewalks.
D) Discouraging public transportation.
  • 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 allow for faster turns.
B) To increase parking spaces.
C) To shorten pedestrian crossing distances.
D) To widen roadways.
  • 10. What is an important aspect of community involvement in traffic reduction?
A) Ignoring residents' concerns.
B) Gathering feedback and support.
C) Imposing solutions without consultation.
D) Suppressing dissenting opinions.
  • 11. What is a potential benefit of a 'walking school bus'?
A) Increased risk to children.
B) Increased air pollution.
C) Overcrowded sidewalks.
D) Reduced traffic congestion near schools.
  • 12. What is a key element of effective traffic enforcement?
A) Random and unpredictable enforcement.
B) Focusing only on major highways.
C) Consistent enforcement of traffic laws.
D) Ignoring minor traffic violations.
  • 13. What can neighborhood watch programs do to reduce traffic violations?
A) Engage in vigilante traffic stops.
B) Ignore speeding drivers.
C) Direct traffic.
D) Report suspicious or illegal driving.
  • 14. What does increasing the 'walkability' of a neighborhood mean?
A) Removing pedestrian crosswalks.
B) Making it easier and safer to walk.
C) Making it easier to drive.
D) Reducing sidewalk width.
  • 15. What is a 'traffic diverter'?
A) A sign that suggests alternate routes.
B) A physical barrier that prevents through traffic.
C) A traffic light.
D) A device that measures traffic speed.
  • 16. What is the main goal of variable speed limits?
A) To confuse drivers.
B) To adjust speed limits based on traffic conditions.
C) To increase revenue from speeding tickets.
D) To create more traffic.
  • 17. Which of these encourages carpooling?
A) Removing public transportation options.
B) Providing designated carpool parking spaces.
C) Discouraging flexible work arrangements.
D) Increasing parking fees for single drivers.
  • 18. What is the purpose of speed feedback signs?
A) To monitor pedestrian traffic.
B) To cause accidents.
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) Remove crosswalks.
C) Use high-visibility paint and signage.
D) Make crosswalks narrower.
  • 21. What is a potential downside of installing many speed bumps?
A) Happier drivers.
B) Faster emergency response times.
C) Improved road maintenance.
D) Increased noise pollution.
  • 22. Why is public awareness important for traffic calming measures?
A) Because no one needs to know why they are being implemented.
B) To create confusion and opposition.
C) Because the measures are always unpopular.
D) To ensure community understanding and support.
  • 23. What can a neighborhood association do to address traffic concerns?
A) Lobby local government for improvements.
B) Ignore the issue.
C) Take the law into their own hands.
D) Block roadways without permission.
  • 24. What is a 'leading pedestrian interval' (LPI)?
A) A type of speed bump.
B) A sidewalk maintenance program.
C) A special lane for pedestrians.
D) Gives pedestrians a head start before cars can turn.
  • 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 always increases traffic speed.
B) It can visually narrow the roadway, reducing speeds.
C) It attracts more cut-through drivers.
D) It has no effect on traffic.
  • 27. What are protected bike lanes?
A) Bike lanes physically separated from car traffic.
B) Bike lanes that disappear during rush hour.
C) Bike lanes that are always uphill.
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) Power the school's electricity.
B) Alert drivers to reduce speed during school hours.
C) Warn pedestrians about school closures.
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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