Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy

The purpose of this Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan (NTCP) is to establish a set of consistent standards offering the City of Newberg’s approach to potential traffic calming requests by the public, City staff, Newberg Traffic Safety Commission, and others.

Local residential streets in the City are designed and constructed to serve neighborhood traffic. As collector or arterial streets experience congestion, local residential streets report an increase in cut through traffic. This increase can be attributed to population growth in the City which averages around three percent each year over the last decade. Other growth related traffic issues are higher traffic volumes that reduce roadway capacity and excessive speed beyond the posted limits. These traffic problems have been brought to the attention of Newberg Traffic Safety Commission for consideration in accordance with the Municipal Code §2.15.070 through §2.15.220.

The City of Newberg recognizes the benefits of reasonable traffic calming measures (TCM) that may restore livability and enhance traffic and pedestrian safety. TCM, on the other hand, may adversely affect emergency response time for fire and rescue if they are not properly applied. This NTCP is created to provide a unified response in addressing speed, volume, and cut through traffic problems that are often expressed by local residents. Upon adoption by Newberg Traffic Safety Commission and the Newberg City Council, NTCP will provide guidance to the public and staff on traffic calming implementation