CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Cincinnati officials say a citywide traffic calming effort is delivering safer streets, with new data showing sharp reductions in speeding across multiple neighborhoods.
A presentation from the Department of Traffic and Engineering highlights how investments in speed cushions, humps, and redesigned crossings are slowing drivers and improving safety for pedestrians, with more projects planned this year.
In 2025, the city completed 86 traffic calming improvements across 22 neighborhoods. The upgrades included speed cushions, speed tables, speed humps, curb extensions, and raised crosswalks designed to reduce vehicle speeds and improve visibility.
City officials say the changes are already having a measurable impact. A study of 18 sites found vehicle speeds dropped by 48 percent after improvements were installed…