A local street is a low-volume residential road designed primarily to provide access to individual properties rather than carry through traffic. Local streets feature lower speed limits (typically 30-50 km/h), narrower widths, and design elements that discourage speeding and cut-through traffic. These streets connect homes to the broader road network through collector and arterial roads. Municipal transportation departments maintain local streets and may implement traffic calming measures like speed humps or narrowing to protect neighbourhood safety. Local street design affects quality of life for residents, with well-designed streets supporting walking, cycling, and community interaction while providing necessary vehicle access.