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
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
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Contact Us
Project Manager | Kyle Cook
Email | Kyle.Cook@slc.gov