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[-] JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca 17 points 9 months ago

I'm guessing they piloted this first, but the difference in speed limits between transit and adjacent regular vehicles seems dangerous to me.

In general, I find that speed limits are more effective when they are accompanied with the actual infrastructure... If you have a big wide avenue with few obstacles and smooth asphalt, people will tend to drive faster. Squeeze the lanes down, add planters along the side, a rough surface (e.g. cobblestone or brick), etc., and people will naturally allow down.

[-] TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz 9 points 9 months ago

The Netherlands already have good infrastructure design

[-] Moneo@lemmy.world 8 points 9 months ago

In general, I find that speed limits are more effective when they are accompanied with the actual infrastructure

This is a known phenomenon. The solutions you mention are part of whats called traffic calming and they are very effective.

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