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Home Zones Home Zones are protected ultra-low-speed zones in residential and commercial areas where walking, biking, playing, socializing and green space have priority. Home Zones are an established traffic control designation in Europe, with specific speed restrictions and heightened penalties for violations. Home zones are designated by legislation, usually requiring a community to apply for the designation, meet established criteria, and receive the approval of a super-majority of residents. Home Zones can be created with signs alone, although Home Zones are most commonly used in combination with traffic-calming design. Home Zones blur the distinctions between streets and parks without prohibiting local motor vehicle access.
Many people are highly motivated to make the street they live on a safe and attractive place. Home Zones give them a tool to improve play space, green space, traffic safety, public safety, and community interaction. The Healthy Streets Campaign will pursue Home Zones demonstration projects. Resources:
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