Clark County — Vancouver is turning to residents to help with the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. The program, in its third year, will allocate approximately $170,000 for traffic-calming projects. A $100,000 grant will go toward the installation of new curb ramps, making them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, as well. The program will create two tracks for this year: proposals that contain only signing and striping elements, and project proposals that include physical traffic-calming devices, such as speed cushions, pedestrian refuge islands, curb extensions, radar feedback signs or trees along streets. The city is also accepting proposals for streets in need of new ADA curb ramps.
The first step in proposing a project is to attend a Neighborhood Traffic Safety Alliance meeting and present information regarding the traffic problem and proposed solution. The city is currently accepting applications from residents for neighborhoods to be considered for the projects. For signing and striping projects, neighborhood residents must schedule project presentations and submit applications by April 24. For project proposals that include traffic-calming device elements, residents need to schedule project presentations and submit pre-applications by May 22.
To be considered, residents must work closely with the NTSA and city staff. For projects that focus on ADA curb ramp enhancements, applications must be submitted by April 24. More information about the projects and applications can be found at www.cityofvancouver.us/TrafficCalmingProgram.
