Reduce Traffic Congestion to Improve Air Quality

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Core Benefits

Core benefits of this measure are Air Quality and Public Health

Introduction

Reducing traffic congestion decreases fuel consumption and emissions by promoting smoother traffic flow and minimizing idling and frequent acceleration. This, in turn, helps mitigate air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. Actions in this measure are intended to reduce congestion but are not meant to increase overall traffic volume.

How to explore the Actions section

The color bar at the top of each action provides information about the implementation timeline.

Gray = either the implementation timeline is not yet available, or the action is continuous (there is no completion date)
Green = the action is proceeding on time; the color gets darker as the action nears completion
Yellow = the action is delayed or late

Click on an action to learn more about it.

Measuring Success

The indicator below shows the progress the City has made toward its goal of 13 new roundabouts by 2030 and 20 new roundabout by 2035. Click on the indicator title below for more information, including progress over time.

Indicators

Streets - Number of Roundabouts and Traffic Circles Installed

Core Benefits

Core benefits of this measure are Air Quality and Public Health

Introduction

Reducing traffic congestion decreases fuel consumption and emissions by promoting smoother traffic flow and minimizing idling and frequent acceleration. This, in turn, helps mitigate air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. Actions in this measure are intended to reduce congestion but are not meant to increase overall traffic volume.

How to explore the Actions section

The color bar at the top of each action provides information about the implementation timeline.

Gray = either the implementation timeline is not yet available, or the action is continuous (there is no completion date)
Green = the action is proceeding on time; the color gets darker as the action nears completion
Yellow = the action is delayed or late

Click on an action to learn more about it.

Measuring Success

The indicator below shows the progress the City has made toward its goal of 13 new roundabouts by 2030 and 20 new roundabout by 2035. Click on the indicator title below for more information, including progress over time.

MLU-3.4. Reduce Traffic Congestion to Improve Air Quality

2030 Target

2035 Target

2030 GHG Reduction

2035 GHG Reduction

Community benefits & burdens

Community empowerment

Addresses historical disparity

Stakeholder acceptability

Technical feasibility

Ease of implementation

Financial viability

Mainstreaming potential

Core Benefits

Introduction

Measuring Success

Indicators

Streets - Number of Roundabouts and Traffic Circles Installed

Core Benefits

Introduction

Measuring Success

Indicators

Streets - Number of Roundabouts and Traffic Circles Installed