Naperville Traffic Calming Petition Guide

Transportation Illinois 3 Minutes Read · published February 21, 2026 Flag of Illinois

Naperville, Illinois residents seeking safer streets can request traffic calming measures through the city process described below. This article explains typical steps, who enforces traffic rules, how to submit a petition, expected review timelines and appeal options. It cites the City of Naperville traffic-calming program and the Naperville municipal code so you can follow official procedures and find any forms you need.[1][2]

Overview of the petition process

The traffic calming petition is a resident-driven request that asks the city to evaluate speed, volume or safety issues on a local street. The process generally includes an initial intake, engineering study, community support threshold, design recommendation and implementation if criteria are met.

Start by documenting specific safety concerns, dates, times and photos.

Penalties & Enforcement

The enforcement of moving violations, parking restrictions and work in the public way is handled by designated city departments and law enforcement. Specific enforcement provisions and fines for traffic offenses are set out in the municipal code or traffic ordinances; where a precise figure is not shown on the cited page, that detail is noted as not specified on the cited page.

  • Enforcer: Naperville Police Department enforces moving violations and traffic safety; Public Works or Transportation enforces traffic-calming installations and signs.
  • Fines: monetary amounts for specific violations are set in the municipal code or traffic ordinances — fine ranges or exact sums are not specified on the cited municipal code overview page.
  • Escalation: first or repeat-offence escalation details are handled under ordinance procedures or court adjudication; specific escalation schedules are not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: orders to remove obstructions, stop work, corrective orders, seizure of prohibited equipment, or court actions may apply as authorized by ordinance.
  • Inspections and complaints: report safety or installation issues to Public Works/Transportation or Naperville Police non-emergency channels for investigation.
If you receive a citation, follow the instructions on the citation to pay or contest the charge within the stated time.

Applications & Forms

The City publishes a traffic-calming petition or request process on its Traffic Calming program page and may provide an application or petition form; fee information, form numbers and submission specifics are provided on the official program page or municipal forms directory. If a fee or a named form number is required and not listed on the program page, that detail is not specified on the cited page.[1]

Process details and common violations

  • Intake: resident submits petition or service request with signatures or evidence as required by the program.
  • Engineering study: city traffic staff measure speeds, volumes and collisions to score the location.
  • Design: recommended countermeasures may include speed humps, curb extensions, signage or lane changes.
  • Implementation and monitoring: successful projects proceed to construction and later monitoring for effectiveness.
Community support thresholds and evaluation criteria are typically published in the city's traffic-calming guidance.

FAQ

How do I start a traffic calming petition?
Contact Naperville Public Works or use the city traffic-calming request form on the official program page; include location, safety concerns and required resident support.
Are there fees to submit a petition?
Fees vary by program; check the city form or municipal services pages for any listed fee amounts or note that fees are not specified on the cited page.
How long does the review take?
Timelines vary by study complexity and workload; the city page provides typical timelines or you should contact the listed department for current estimates.

How-To

  1. Document the problem: record dates, times, photos and safety incidents at the location.
  2. Gather support: collect signatures or neighbor statements if the program requires community backing.
  3. Submit the petition: use the city traffic-calming request form or service portal and attach evidence.
  4. Follow up: monitor the study status with Public Works or Traffic Operations and respond to requests for more information.
  5. Appeal or request review: if you disagree with a decision, file an appeal per the ordinance or contact the listed review authority within the stated timeframe on the decision notice.
Keep copies of all submissions and correspondence to support any appeal or follow-up.

Key Takeaways

  • Petitions begin with resident documentation and a formal city request.
  • Engineering studies determine eligibility and recommended measures.
  • Enforcement and fines are set in city code; contact Naperville Police or Public Works for enforcement actions.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of Naperville Traffic Calming program page
  2. [2] Naperville Municipal Code - Code of Ordinances

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