Streetfilm: The Diverter

Diagonal diverters, half closures, entrance barriers, median barriers,semi-diverters; traffic calming techniques come in all shapes andsizes. They can help create more livable communities. As demonstratedin this short animation, once the diverters are in place, trafficdecreases on the side street. Cars on the side street must turn left,but cyclists can continue straight. This makes the side street saferfor cyclists and pedestrians.