Neighborhood Traffic Calming Request Application

Request

The following is a request form for neighborhood traffic calming and will be reviewed by the local traffic authority. All requests should be submitted to the City of Groton, c/o Local Traffic Authority, 295 Meridian Street, Groton, CT 06340 (via USPS, dropped off at the Clerk’s office, or emailed to LTA@cityofgroton-ct.gov). The form must be completed in its entirety for the request to be considered. Requests do not result in the automatic installation or construction of a traffic calming measure.

Eligibility Considerations

  • Street segment must be primarily a residential street or provide access to abutting residential properties.
  • Street must not have more than one lane of travel in each direction.
  • Measured operating speed must be at least 35 mph or higher.
  • Minimum traffic volume of 500 vehicles per day.
  • Minimum of 25 pedestrian crossings per hour for any 4 hours of the day or minimum of 50 pedestrian crossings in any single hour of the day

Traffic Calming Measures

Traffic calming measures include, but are not limited yield signs, stop signs, speed tables, speed bumps, road narrowing, crosswalks, raised median dividers, closed road access, and one way road designations. A requested traffic calming measure may be changed or denied by the Local Traffic Authority (LTA) where it is found that either the requested measure is not required, or that a different measure would be more efficient in addressing the area of concern.

Support Letter/Document

A supporting letter or document from each resident within the immediate area(s) to be affected by the traffic calming request is required. The immediate area is defined by the area extending 500ft from beginning point and the end point of where a traffic calming measure would be installed. The letter of support must indicate that 60% of all residents located within this area agree with the request.

Public Meeting

The resident requesting the traffic calming measure may request to speak at a public meeting as part of the normal schedule of meetings hosted by the City of Groton. Additionally, the local traffic authority may bring the request forward at any public meeting for consideration by other members of the community.

Traffic Studies

The City of Groton Local Traffic Authority may order an electronic traffic study to be completed, prior to any decision regarding the request. The traffic study will be a minimum of 14-days. Any data obtained during the traffic study will be shared by the Local Traffic Authority with the requester as part of consideration for the request. Traffic studies for speed utilize an 85% when considering compliance.

Download the application here: Traffic Calming Application

The completed application with supporting document/letter must be sent to the Local Traffic Authority for consideration and review. 

  • Mail to: City of Groton, c/o Local Traffic Authority, 295 Meridian Street, Groton, CT 06340
  • Drop off: City Clerk's office, attention: Local Traffic Authority
  • Email: LTA@cityofgroton-ct.gov

Questions? Email LTA@cityofgroton-ct.gov or call (860) 446-4103.