Abstract
Transport is vital for economic development. Economic development is causing traffic growth. Growth of traffic causes various economic, social and environmental problems. This article explores how effective traffic calming measures should be used in order to avoid environmental problems. The article reveals best traffic calming strategies in theory as well as practice used in the United Kingdom which can be applied in the territories where problems arise from the economic development. By giving the best theoretical and practical strategies the article concludes with ethical and moral approach to be considered by all transport users.

Keywords: economic development, transport, traffic calming, environment, residential areas.
JEL classification: L91, O16