Traffic Calming Priority Tool

Traffic calming projects in Salem, MA, were previously installed inequitably and without sufficient evidence-based planning. The city has implemented the Traffic Calming Priority Tool to allocate resources effectively, prioritizing areas with high pedestrian use, vulnerable populations, and streets with high crash rates or speeding issues. This data-driven approach integrates demographics, land use, crash data, and speed metrics, using temporary measures to assess effectiveness before making them permanent, ensuring equitable and safety-focused urban planning.