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As cars became more numerous, motorists began to make their way into quieter communities, using their streets as an alternative route. Traffic calming was born out of this practice by motorists. The concept of traffic calming was developed in Europe in the late 1960's. It is based upon the idea that neighborhoods streets should help to create and sustain a sense or place. In these areas, automobiles should not dominate. traffic calming devicesThe neighborhood streets should be places where families can stroll, kids can play, people c... more