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Summary of Techniques Implemented

The following is a summary of traffic calming techniques included in the Minnesota traffic calming database. The table lists the number of projects that have been recorded for each technique. Click a device type to view a list of projects that have used this technique. Click the definition link to see a description of the technique.

The database includes all projects submitted by city and county engineers in Minnesota. Several of the techniques listed may be classified by some communities as traffic control devices, rather than traffic calming devices.

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# of Implementations Technique Used
2 Basket weave stop signs Definition
8 Center island narrowing Definition
7 Choker Definition
2 Conversion to one-way street Definition
4 Diagonal diverter Definition
2 Forced turn island Definition
6 Full closure Definition
2 Half closure Definition
11 Landscaping Definition
11 Neckdown Definition
16 Pavement markings Definition
4 Pedestrian flashers Definition
5 Raised crosswalk Definition
1 Raised intersection Definition
1 Reduced curve radius Definition
9 Reduced roadway width Definition
1 Reduced speed limits Definition
5 Roundabout Definition
5 Rumble strips Definition
13 Signage Definition
1 Speed bumps Definition
17 Speed humps Definition
3 Speed table Definition
1 Speed trailer Definition
4 Stop signs Definition
4 Traffic circle Definition
3 Travel lane removal Definition
3 Turn restrictions Definition