Transportation Education
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Who maintains our streets? Get the facts on how the Streets Operations Department works to keep our streets, alleys and multi-use paths clean and safe every day of the year. It's all in a days work! |
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Why is the City of Scottsdale using roundabouts? The city began using circular intersections as an element of traffic calming projects. Learn more about Roundabouts in Scottsdale here! |
| What is a HAWK? Other than a large bird, a HAWK is a new traffic control device also known as a High-intensity Activated crossWalK find more information here! |
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| Is there an effort to reduce neighborhood traffic speeds? The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) is separated into a two-step process: (1) Speed Awareness Program and the (2) NTMP traffic calming phase. |
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How do you prevent accidents? Scottsdale’s Focus on Safety campaign centers on all components of safety on the streets of Scottsdale whether you’re driving a car or motorcycle, riding a bicycle or walking. Find more information here: Focus on Safety-Your Life Depends on It! |
| Is that Yellow Arrow flashing? Scottsdale's Transportation Department has installed Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows; learn about them here! |
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| Is there photo enforcement in Scottsdale? Scottsdale activated left-turn cameras in August. Learn more about the Photo Enforcement Program here! |
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| Is it true that Scottsdale will be installing LED streetlights? Scottsdale will be the first Valley city to install energy-efficient LED streetlight fixtures on a wide scale. Find more information here! |

