The objective of this operating guide was to provide direction in conducting studies in accordance with the Policy and Procedures for Control of Residential Cut-Through Traffic" of the Virginia Department of Transportation. The guide is in eight parts: (1) Policy and Procedures for Control of Residential Cut-Through Traffic, (2) Cut-Through Traffic Studies, (3) Cut-Through Traffic Control, (4) Systems Approach to Developing Alternatives, (5) Development of Alternative Control Plans, (6) Analysis of Alternatives, (7) Preparation of Report, and (8) Selection of Alternative(s).

A comprehensive how-to manual for traffic calming in the United States. Planners and engineers can look to this manual for guidance on the appropriate use, design, and signing and marking of traffic-calming measures. For local officials, developers, and community associations, it is an introduction to the goals and tactics of traffic calming. Based in part on the first traffic-calming manual taken through a formal rule-making process and adopted by a state department of transportation as a supplement to its roadway design manual, this book catalogs principles that have been modified by many local jurisdictions to match local priorities and preferences. Standardization is key to the success of traffic-calming initiatives, and this book explains the processes, tools, and design needed to create a standard traffic-calming program. It also shows how municipalities can build needed flexibility into such programs. Signage and markings are also key, and a chapter is devoted to these issues. This is the book that states and municipalities need to create effective traffic-calming programs.

A comprehensive how-to manual for traffic calming in the United States. Planners and engineers can look to this manual for guidance on the appropriate use, design, and signing and marking of traffic-calming measures. For local officials, developers, and community associations, it is an introduction to the goals and tactics of traffic calming. Based in part on the first traffic-calming manual taken through a formal rule-making process and adopted by a state department of transportation as a supplement to its roadway design manual, this book catalogs principles that have been modified by many local jurisdictions to match local priorities and preferences. Standardization is key to the success of traffic-calming initiatives, and this book explains the processes, tools, and design needed to create a standard traffic-calming program. It also shows how municipalities can build needed flexibility into such programs. Signage and markings are also key, and a chapter is devoted to these issues. This is the book that states and municipalities need to create effective traffic-calming programs.

All-way, or multiway, stop signs are perhaps the most controversial form of residential traffic control. Residents are likely to request all-way stop signs more frequently than any other form of control. Stop signs are thought of as panaceas for many traffic problems. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) receives requests for all-way stop control (AWSC) on residential streets primarily to slow traffic, but also to reduce cut-through traffic. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of AWSC for residential traffic management. The study was limited to the use of AWSC on local residential streets. A comprehensive review of the literature and a questionnaire survey of selected traffic engineering agencies were conducted to identify current use of AWSC. Three case studies using a series of AWSC intersections to reduce cut-through traffic on local residential streets were analyzed. The majority of traffic engineering agencies use AWSC warrants from the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Several agencies use modified MUTCD warrants or a rating system because the MUTCD warrants appear inappropriate for residential streets with lower traffic volumes. When installed at a series of intersections, AWSC was effective in reducing cut-through volumes at the three locations. VDOT should continue to use a series of AWSC intersections as one tool to decrease cut-through traffic on local residential streets.