South Greensboro Area Plan - Public Review Draft - 9.25.25

Mid-block Crossings 7 Installing mid-block crossings with high-visibility markings, pedestrian refuge islands, or curb extensions can improve safety and accessibility where long blocks or heavy foot traffic demand safer crossing points.

Program Profile: Neighborhood Traffic Management Program

NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Program Overview & Procedures

Mid-block crossing median in Port Townsend, WA. (Source: Traffic Calming Flickr Photoset)

Engineering Safer Neighborhood Streets www.gsoNTMP.org

8 Repurposing parking spaces for seating, greenery, or bike parking can activate the street edge and support local businesses. Curb extensions also reduce crosswalk distances and calm traffic. Curb extensions can be painted asphalt with vertical separation elements or permanently installed as a literal extension of the curb and gutter of the roadway. Parklets and Curb Extensions

In 2024 there were 3 applications for qualifying streets submitted in the study area. This plan explores additional streets for which applications could be submitted, and identifies streets in need of traffic calming where speed limits should be reduced to better qualify for the program. Please see the map in Chapter 6 - Moving Around for more information and ideas. application-based program where residents, neighborhood associations, or homeowner associations can submit an application to have their neighborhood streets evaluated for traffic calming and safety improvements. It partners applicants with City engineers to create tailored plans to reduce motor vehicle speeding and make residential streets safer for all users. The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) is a Greensboro Department of Transportation (GDOT)

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Permanent curb extension and a painted curb extensions. (Source: City of Boulder, Asphalt Art Initiative)

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NEAR-TERM SOLUTIONS

PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT - 9/25/25