Capitol Hill Traffic Calming

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Project update (July 2024): Preparing for Phase 2 (see summary below)

In partnership with the Capitol Hill Neighborhood Council, Salt Lake City is planning improvements in 2024 in the Marmalade/West Capitol Hill neighborhood consistent with the goals of the Livable Streets Program. Following construction of 58 asphalt speed humps last year (Phase 1 2023), this second phase will include the following:

Make permanent changes to the intersection at 600 North/200 West/Center Street

In 2021, Salt Lake City installed a “quick build” project at 600 North/200 West/Center Street using temporary materials to demonstrate changes that make the intersection safer. This is a key gateway entrance into the community and an area with high bicycling and walking activity. Corner curb extensions reduce exposure for pedestrians in the crosswalks, along with narrow vehicle lanes to slow traffic flowing through the intersection. This also an opportunity to permanently improve the condition of sidewalks and crosswalks that are mis-aligned and difficult to use for people with mobility limitations.

Install seven additional speed humps:

Streets with concrete pavement require are better suited to speed humps formed with concrete. The 2023 construction package was designed for a particular construction method to build asphalt speed humps on asphalt streets. In a given construction package, we try to avoid lumping tasks together that require very different equipment or skills, so it was decided to install concrete speed humps in Phase 2 (2024).

There are a few locations in Phase 2 that are asphalt streets, but because we want to have them built in 2024 as part of single construction effort we are going to use concrete speed humps. Generally, concrete speed humps are more expensive than asphalt, which is the reason the majority where built with asphalt in 2023.

Overview

The Capitol Hill Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan is the result of a nearly three year process, led by the Capitol Hill Neighborhood Council (CHNC). The plan is community-driven and based on input from residents throughout the neighborhood that identified specific issues. Cut-through commuter traffic, exhibition racing of vehicles with modified mufflers, and heavy-duty industrial vehicles diminish the quality of life in the neighborhood by impacting safety, comfort, and noise and air pollution.

To learn more about the neighborhood traffic calming initiative please visit the Capitol Hill Neighborhood Council website by clicking the button below.

Capitol Hill Neighborhood Council Website

The above image is from the project web map displaying existing and proposed traffic calming features in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Capitol Hill FAQ

Project Comments

November/December 2022 Comment Period

Support Capitol Hill Traffic Calming March 2021

Capitol Hill Constituent Letters June 2020

Intersection Draft Concept Map

600 North & 200 West Quick Build

Quick Build Photos

2021 Capitol Hill Quick Build Background

In 2021, thanks to sponsorship and collaboration with our friends at SPIN scooters and through Capital Improvement Program (CIP) awarded funds; the Capitol Hill Neighborhood Council, with the help of neighbors and transportation gurus, implemented a quick-build at the intersection of 600 North and 200 West with the goal to calm traffic entering the neighborhood and improve safety for people walking and bicycling. The actual temporary design is part of the public input process for the neighborhood traffic calming initiative.