Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP)

The City has adopted a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP) (PDF) to address and resolve local neighborhood traffic concerns in a systematic and efficient manner. You can Submit a Request Online or through the MySantaClara App.

 Issues that the NTCP addresses  commonly used measures
  • Obstructed line of sight/sight distance due to overgrowth of vegetation and parked vehicles
  • Pedestrian and bicyclist safety
  • Right-of-way control at intersections
  • Parking control and prohibition 
  • Preventing cut-through traffic
  • Minimizing vehicle volumes
  • Decreasing vehicular speeding
  • Preventing collisions 
  • Increased police enforcement
  • Electronic speed feedback signs
  • Speed radar trailers
  • Speed limit signs
  • Pavement messages
  • Striping narrow lanes
  • Higher visibility crosswalks
  • Warranted stop signs
  • Turn restriction signs
  • Intersection bulb-outs
  • Chokers

The existing conditions and specific nature of the problem would need to be evaluated to determine the suitability of a traffic calming measure in a particular neighborhood. The NTCP provides residents and City staff with a formal process to achieve traffic calming objectives, which would require community outreach and input prior to implementation.

For more information, contact the Traffic Engineering Division at 408-615-3070, or email engineering@santaclaraca.gov.

Last Updated:
07-22-2025