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Traffic Calming Tools <br /> Not Included in this Toolbox <br /> <br />There are a few traffic calming tools that the City of Pleasant0n chose not to include in this toolbox. They arc <br />discussed below and the reason for their exclusion noted. Generally, the tools that are in the toolbox offer more <br />effective results in addressing the desired outcomes for these tools and have fewer negative Impacts. <br /> <br />Photo Radar Enforcement <br />Photo radar enforcement is an automated speed enforcement technique used to photographically record speed <br />violations and generate citations electronically. Currently, the City of Pleasanton Police Department uses <br />neighborhood speed enforcement as an opportunity for personal contact with motorists speeding in the <br />neighborhoods and to educate and encourage speed compliance. Photo radar enforcement does not pro'vSde the <br />opportunity for personal contact and is considered more appropriate for use in monitoring more critical violations <br />on the arterial system. <br /> <br />Speed Bumps <br />Speed bumps, like speed humps, are raised sections of pavement that are used to slow vehicles. These devices are <br />not included because they cause delays in response time of emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and paramedic <br />units. In addition, their installation has resulted in serious injuries in other cities. <br /> <br />Rumble Strips <br />Rumble strips are series of pavement bumps that create a "rumble" effect as cars drive over them. They are often <br />used to alert drivers as they approach tolls on toll-ways or stop signs on highways in isolated areas. Rumble strips <br />are not effective as speed conlrol devices and do little or nothing to discourage cut-through traffic. <br /> <br /> Children at Play Signs <br /> Although commonly requested in residential areas, Children at Play signs are not standard traffic control devices <br /> and have not been found to be effective in improving the safety of children. Residential areas commonly have <br /> children and the presence of signs does not change driving behav/or in the neighborhood. One of the disadvantages <br /> of the Children at Play sign is that they can create a increased feeling of safety for children which can increase the <br /> potential for accidents and injuries. If the safety of children is the major concern in a neighborhood or at a specific <br /> location, there are more effective tools that can be used to improve safety. <br /> <br /> <br />