Salt Lake City

Transportation

801-535-6630 | transportation@slc.gov

500 North Traffic Calming

Responsive Margin

Project Overview

In response to concerns from area residents, Salt Lake City implemented traffic calming on 500 North between Redwood and 1200 West. Construction was completed in November 2022.

For a neighborhood street, 500 North has unusually high vehicle traffic, which has associated speeding and safety issues. In 2018 a child from the neighborhood was hit by a vehicle and tragically did not survive. This is not acceptable. We know that reducing the speed of vehicles can substantially reduce the probability of serious injury or death in auto / pedestrian collisions.

The project included:

  • Two raised crosswalks (at 1400 West and Backman Elementary)

  • A traffic circle at 1300 West / 500 North

  • Raised islands (lane narrowing) at 1200 West

  • Several upgrades to pedestrian ramps and crosswalks

  • Two speed feedback signs with a 20 MPH speed limit

Changes were made to traffic patterns:

  • The intersection of Oakley St and 500 North changed from an all-way stop to a two-way stop (north and south stop)

  • The intersection of 1200 West and 500 North became an all-way stop

500 North Improvement Map

Map detailing 500 North Corridor Improvements in Salt Lake City with photos and annotations of specific locations.

Project Information

Funding

Funding

This project was made possible by funding from City Council, which allocated a portion of Salt Lake City’s share of Transportation Funding from the County’s Quarter-Cent Sales Tax. The funding provides approximately $270,000, a substantial amount of funds for traffic calming features. Still, it is well below the cost of reconstructing the street or addressing the overall pavement condition. This project will focus on spot improvements added to the corridor that slow vehicle speeds and provide dual benefit of improving pedestrian crossings.

Project Timeline

Project Timeline

Spring 2021: Project announcement

Late Spring 2021: Public input on draft design

Summer 2022: Final design

Fall 2022: Construction


Contact Us

Project Manager | Kyle Cook

Email | Kyle.Cook@slc.gov

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