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submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

Hope they reduce the speed limit in the city to 25 and use the revenue to support the CTA, bicycle stuff, and better pedestrian crossings.

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[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I'd argue that changing speed limits without actually changing the design of the roads will not improve safety significantly.

There is a great video from Not Just Bikes on the subject: https://youtu.be/bglWCuCMSWc

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I think more speed cameras and a lower limit would make a noticable difference. It's also fast to implement. With that said, a longer term goal should be to redesign roads to calm traffic more naturally.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I think the issue with introducing speed cameras is that it's hard to convince folks it's about safety and not just a cash grab.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Agreed. Would be good to just decribe it that way from the beginning, like tolled express lanes on the highway.

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