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Originally Posted by shogged
Huh? Have you not been near a highway before? Speed and noise are absolutely directly correlated. Why do you think they build sound barriers near highways, because they look pretty? I mean, you basically answered you own question as to why it makes sense. Tires going fast make more noise than tires going slow. It's pretty simple.
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You're comparing a highway to a residential area.
Thank you for confirming that people such as yourself are being absolutely ridiculous about this.
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Originally Posted by shogged
Anyone living in a playground/school zone can attest to the appreciable difference in road noise that 20km/h makes, as can the numerous studies available on the issue. It will be great when this luxury is extended to the rest of us.
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My whole neighbourhood is effectively a playground zone (with full playground zones within) and I will happily attest to the fact that 30 KM/H only means the vehicles are within earshot for longer, and the noise difference between 30 KM/H and 50 KM/H isn't appreciable.
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Originally Posted by Bill Bumface
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Coming from Winnipeg, I was shocked how cavalier people were in just wandering in front of traffic before it was safe to do so in Calgary, and doing so with indignance and self-righteousness.