A roadway with two travel lanes and a chicane, center median, and striping/signage is an example of a horizontal traffic calming device where vehicles must slow down to navigate around the horizontal curves..

Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program

Creating safer streets is a shared priority in Lake Stevens, and traffic calming is a critical part of that effort. Traffic calming utilizes engineered solutions to lower vehicle speeds and promote more mindful driving behavior. Whether through speed cushions, curb extensions, or other targeted measures, these improvements prioritize the safety and wellbeing of all road users while encouraging a community-first approach to traffic management.

Lake Stevens is dedicated to incorporating community perspectives and empowering residents to contribute to decisions that will impact their neighborhoods and daily travels. Together, we can achieve streets that are safe, efficient, and accessible for all.

We are working on launching an official Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program and need your input! Sign up for updates below to be notified of engagement opportunities including a survey and public meeting, or share your thoughts directly with the Public Works team via the portal.

What's the best way to submit your concerns? Submit a service request using the portal below:
https://lakestevens-service-request-lakestevens.hub.arcgis.com/

Want to learn more? Check out our Local Road Safety Plan by clicking the attached document on the right side of this page.

Traffic Calming Request Map

As of August 2026, these are the current requests in the queue to be evaluated. The red dots represent locations of reported vehicle speeding received through the city's request portal. Residents can add locations to the map by using the link above.

A map of the City of Lake Stevens with red dots representing locations of reported vehicle speeding received through the city's request portal. There are over 50 dots but many are clustered, so there are around 35 separate locations.

Traffic Speed and Volume Data Map

Public Works conducts routine traffic speed and volume studies throughout the city and publishes the data on a public-facing GIS map. Traffic study reports can be viewed at the link below.

Speed Studies Attachment Viewer

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Timeline

This project has multiple phases including development of a policy, public outreach, and stakeholder coordination, that will help guide the development of the final program/toolkit.

Policy Draft

2025

The policy outlines goals, requirements, eligibility criteria and scoring criteria to prioritize potential locations.

Stakeholder Coordination

2025-2026

Coordinate with key stakeholders such as emergency services, transit, and other agencies to ensure the program meets their requirements.

Data Collection and Location Prioritization

July - October 2026

Evaluate and prioritize the current list of locations requested by residents to create a multi-year work plan.