During its Nov. 19 Study Session, the City Council considered traffic calming issues regarding Clifton Way and Coldwater Canyon Drive. Jessie Holzer Carpenter, a transportation planner for Beverly Hills, reported results of a traffic-calming study on Clifton Way between Robertson and La Cienega boulevards. The study involved the placement of two traffic circles and four curb extensions along Clifton Way. The city then collected data on vehicle speeds as well as compliance with stop signs.
A community survey contained in the report indicated that traffic circles were more favorable than curb extensions. Out of the 214 responses, 52% stated the traffic circles were successful, compared to 40% who believed the curb extensions were successful. A majority of those surveyed supported keeping the traffic circles and curb extensions.
