Traffic Calming State of the Practice Slide Seminar

Session 5: Legal Authority and Liability

Legal Authority anf Liability

As Applications Expand, So Will Legal Challenges

Implementation Process

Bellevue’s Process

Lawsuits and Damage Claims

Lawsuits and Damage Claims (continued)

Legal Challenges

Legal Authority -- Berkeley Case

A Confusing Ruling

Legal Authority -- Sarasota Case

The Real Issues in Sarasota

Traffic Control Devices by Definition

Liability Cases -- Key Distinction

Tort Liability -- Portland Case

Portland’s Treatment

Loss of Access -- Seattle Case

Access Still Adequate

Loss of Access -- Montgomery County Case

The Real Issues in Montgomery County

Damage Claims

Problem Choker