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Bunk · 09-04-2018, 04:01 PM

As others have pointed out - just a speed limit reduction will have limited utility, but worth talking about. The key is to redesign streets where excessive speed and safety are a big issue. Collectors are dangerous because they are designed to feel like you should be driving 60 or 70. People respond to the environment presented to them - and narrowing of collectors, more traffic calming measures will have a more lasting impact on public safety.

I tweeted this comparison of two Calgary residential streets a while back. One promotes speed, one promotes slowing down and proceeding with caution - automatically.

https://twitter.com/joshyyc/status/994973828341100545

09-04-2018, 04:01 PM	#89
Bunk Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Exp:	As others have pointed out - just a speed limit reduction will have limited utility, but worth talking about. The key is to redesign streets where excessive speed and safety are a big issue. Collectors are dangerous because they are designed to feel like you should be driving 60 or 70. People respond to the environment presented to them - and narrowing of collectors, more traffic calming measures will have a more lasting impact on public safety. I tweeted this comparison of two Calgary residential streets a while back. One promotes speed, one promotes slowing down and proceeding with caution - automatically. https://twitter.com/joshyyc/status/994973828341100545 __________________ Trust the snake.