Study on the Function and Applicability of Traffic Calming Measures in Urban Residential Areas 

Yuan CHEN 

College of Traffic & Transportation, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing, 400047, CHINA 

Abstract: From the speed hump, raise pavement, wave road and the three different types of traffic calming measures, this paper chooses a residential area measured in the field, using the cameras and radar speed gun test cell through various measures of speed changes of the vehicles, in order to measure the deceleration and the pros and cons of noise pollution based on the comparison, and the applicability of various measures to launch the research. The results show that the shape of the road surface is suitable for the large residential area, the deceleration zone is suitable for the import and export of the residential area, and the elevation of the road surface is suitable for connecting the road intersection with the residential area. 

Keywords: Traffic quiet; Measures features; Adaptability