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Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP)
City of Modesto has developed a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP) with the goal of improving safety and the quality of life for residents by reducing the impacts of speeding vehicles, cut-through traffic and careless drivers in residential neighborhoods, funded by Measure L Local Control Traffic Management funds.
How it Works
To achieve the program goal, the City has established a framework for the selection, application, and design of appropriate traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvement measures in the City of Modesto. This program serves as a toolbox of traffic calming pedestrian safety improvement measures including guidelines for their selection and placement.
Step One
Step Description
Residents and property owners see a need for action
How it Works
Document your concerns, and confirm that your street is appropriate for traffic calming (local streets or minor collectors, with a posted speed limit of 25 to 35 miles per hour).
Resources
General Plan Figure V-1 Circulation Diagram (Appendix A)
Step Two
Step Description
Residents and property owners complete and submit application
How it Works
NTCP Application is available online and in Appendix E. The completed application must be accompanied by a petition showing resident support.
Resources
NTCP Application (Appendix E)
Step Three
Step Description
Acceptance into the program or denial of application
How it Works
City staff will review accident data, and may conduct a speed survey or other monitoring to assess/confirm the need for traffic calming. Once information is collected, City staff will determine if the proposed project qualifies for the NTC Program, and will provide written notification to the email and/or address provided on the application.
Resources
Qualifying Criteria (Section 5.1, Appendix E)
Step Four
Step Description
Prioritization of Projects
How it Works
City staff will assign points to each qualifying project. Each year, the call for projects will conclude in November. Projects will be prioritized and ranked for consideration for design and construction in the next Fiscal year. Results and project ranking will be posted on the City’s website in January of each year.
Resources
Priority ranking (Section 6.1, Appendix E)
Step Five
Step Description
Implementation of Projects
How it Works
As funding allows, projects will be selected for implementation. Typically, higher priority ranking projects will be selected. You will be notified of if your project is selected. Projects will stay on the list for a period of 4 years, after which they will be retired. Participants can reapply for qualifying retired projects.
Resources
Selection Notification
Priority Ranking Information
Elements
Correctable Accident Records
- 5 points for each Fatality
- 4 points for each Suspected Serious Injury
- 3 points for each Suspected Minor Injury
- 2 points for each Possible Injury
- 1 point for each Property Damage Only
Vehicle Speeds
- 2 points for each 5 percent of vehicles that exceed 10 mph of posted limit
Vehicle Count
- 2 points for each 1,000 vehicles of Average Daily Traffic Volume
Pedestrian Use
- 1 point for each 500 pedestrians per day (If data is collected)
Elements
Proximity to Pedestrian Generators
- 3 point for proximity to transit
- 3 point for proximity to schools
- 3 point for proximity to parks
- 3 point for other pedestrian generators
Proximity to Planned Projects
- 3 points for adjacent to planned project
- 2 points for within 1,000 feet of planned project
- 1 point for within 2,500 feet of planned project
Distribution of Projects
- Up to 5 points for distribution of projects throughout the City
Elements
Consistent with City Policy Documents
- Up to 5 points for consistency with various City Planning Documents
Neighborhood Support
- 1 point for each 10% neighborhood support above qualifying 60%
Elements
Benefit Cost Analysis
- 10 points for BCR greater than 20
- 5 points for BCR greater than 10
- 1 point for BCR greater than 1
Annual Implementation Schedule
A schedule of program milestones for the current fiscal year, and annual milestones has been developed.
| Deliverable | Date |
|---|---|
| Annual Outreach “Call for Projects” | June 30 |
| Annual Cut Off for Project Submissions | September 30 |
| Annual Review of Submitted Projects | October 30 |
| Annual Development of Priority Ranking for Qualifying Projects | November 30 |
| Annual Selection of Projects | December 31 |
| Annual Notification of Selected Projects | January 31 |
| Program Update | December, 2023 |
Submit an Application
Submit an application online, on our website, or by mail.
By Online Application
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Online Application.
By Email
Email LDE Permits
Subject: Traffic Calming Application
By Mail
City of Modesto
Transportation Engineering & Design Division
1010 10th Street
Modesto, CA 95354