This site serves as a hub for traffic garden information across the U.S. and beyond.
Welcome to the World of Traffic Gardens!
Discover Traffic Gardens in 2026
Our mission is straightforward and practical: help communities deliver high-quality durable traffic gardens quickly and confidently, using designs shaped by years of hands-on experience. In early 2026, we’ll relaunch with a brand-new website and our new name Traffic Garden Designs. The new business website will focus on:
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Curated, ready-to-use traffic garden plan sets and installation instructions
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Designs scaled to common existing courts and site sizes
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Clear material quantities and guidance for costing and installation upfront
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A focus on surface preparation and high-quality, durable final product
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Layouts designed for active learning and serving schools and programs
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Faster delivery, clearer pricing, and easier coordination
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The Discover Traffic Gardens website will spin off as a separate, information-focused platform, continuing its role as an introductory resource and a central hub for collecting and sharing traffic garden knowledge.
What is a traffic garden?
A traffic garden is a scaled-down street network designed for children and new riders to practice biking and road safety in a car-free environment. Also known by many other names like safety town or traffic playground, these interactive spaces build confidence, teach essential life skills, and bring communities together. In the U.S., where many children lack access to safe streets for everyday travel, traffic gardens offer a vital opportunity to learn and grow. With U.S. youth biking rates declining steeply over the past two decades, these spaces help fill the gap by providing a safe, engaging way for kids to gain mobility skills, and joy through active play.
Watch this 2-minute traffic garden explainer!
Click for a great 1-minute video of a traffic garden in action!
Watch this Streetwise video for a deeper dive and a unique traffic garden site!
Traffic garden robot installation & STEM workshop (Roanoke Valley TV)!
Where can I find Traffic Gardens?​
These maps are part of an ongoing effort to locate traffic gardens worldwide. If you know of a site that’s missing, do send us the details!