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[-] Pipoca@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Speeds should be set using the 85th percentile rule: the speed limit is whatever speed the 85th percentile driver goes.

The thing, though, is we should work backwards from figuring out a desired speed for pedestrian + cyclist safety and then build a road with the desired 85th percentile speed.

Too often, it's done exactly backwards.

this post was submitted on 18 Sep 2023
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