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The City of Lawrence is committed to enhancing the safety of our neighborhood streets. As part of the KU Gateway Development and the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP), we’re focusing on neighborhoods directly north and west of the KU campus to address concerns about safety and traffic. The City is beginning public engagement now and does not have a construction schedule.
About the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) The NTMP is a comprehensive initiative by the City of Lawrence to address traffic concerns in residential areas.
On Monday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m., the traffic calming plan will be presented to the Connected City Advisory Committee. Check the City webpage for the agenda and links to virtual options | City Commission Webpage View the detailed proposal | KU Gateway Detailed Proposal
KU Gateway Neighborhood Traffic Calming Project Background
During the creation of plans for the KU Gateway developments, a traffic study was performed. It was noted in that traffic study that there are traffic calming concerns and issues in the neighborhoods surrounding campus. In particular, there are issues in the West Hills, University Heights, Raintree, Westwood, Hillcrest, and Oread neighborhoods. The KU Gateway District development contributed $500,000 toward traffic calming in these neighborhoods. This traffic calming project is led by the City but is funded by the KU Gateway development.
Traffic studies indicate that vehicles on streets surrounding campus frequently travel more than 5 mph above the posted 25 mph speed limit. These speeds pose risks to pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers.
Traffic Calming Project Map
The City of Lawrence is committed to enhancing the safety of our neighborhood streets. As part of the KU Gateway Development and the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP), we’re focusing on neighborhoods directly north and west of the KU campus to address concerns about safety and traffic. The City is beginning public engagement now and does not have a construction schedule.
About the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) The NTMP is a comprehensive initiative by the City of Lawrence to address traffic concerns in residential areas.
On Monday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m., the traffic calming plan will be presented to the Connected City Advisory Committee. Check the City webpage for the agenda and links to virtual options | City Commission Webpage View the detailed proposal | KU Gateway Detailed Proposal
KU Gateway Neighborhood Traffic Calming Project Background
During the creation of plans for the KU Gateway developments, a traffic study was performed. It was noted in that traffic study that there are traffic calming concerns and issues in the neighborhoods surrounding campus. In particular, there are issues in the West Hills, University Heights, Raintree, Westwood, Hillcrest, and Oread neighborhoods. The KU Gateway District development contributed $500,000 toward traffic calming in these neighborhoods. This traffic calming project is led by the City but is funded by the KU Gateway development.
Traffic studies indicate that vehicles on streets surrounding campus frequently travel more than 5 mph above the posted 25 mph speed limit. These speeds pose risks to pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers.
