Diversion
Diversion is a physical barrier of some type such as a straight curb, ballards or a landscaped area placed across a roadway to create two distinct sections of street. Diversion is often used to remove a through movement on a lower functional class road traveling to a higher functional class road, discouraging non-local traffic while maintaining access for local residents.
Application:
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Inner neighborhood locations with non-local traffic volume problems.
Advantages:
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Maintains access for local traffic while decreasing
non-local volumes. -
Able to maintain full pedestrian and bicycle access.
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Will reduce traffic volumes.
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Provides landscaping opportunities.
Disadvantages:
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Create circuitous routes for local residents and emergency vehicle services.
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May be expensive.
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May require reconstruction of corner curbs.
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May increase traffic volumes on adjacent streets.
Cost Estimate:
$85,000