Previous_Floor t1_j8qivqu wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:41 AM

"Speed bumps can cause a significant delay in the response times of emergency services. It will take emergency vehicles an additional 20 to 30 seconds to get through each speed bump. This time is crucial when dealing with life or death situations."

PossessedCyclist t1_j8s19lo wrote on February 16, 2023 at 3:28 PM

Do you know what else delays the response times of emergency vehicles? Traffic created by private vehicles. Maybe we should ban them in order to decrease emergency response time?

Previous_Floor t1_j8u8fdb wrote on February 16, 2023 at 11:53 PM

>Do you know what else delays the response times of emergency vehicles? Traffic created by private vehicles. Maybe we should ban them in order to decrease emergency response time?

^ Irrational thoughts

easedownripley t1_j8rzae7 wrote on February 16, 2023 at 3:15 PM

That's why the ones in Providence have gaps. They're called speed "humps" or "cushions." The channels allow emergency vehicles to take them at speed.

Previous_Floor t1_j8u83n0 wrote on February 16, 2023 at 11:51 PM

>That's why the ones in Providence have gaps. They're called speed "humps" or "cushions." The channels allow emergency vehicles to take them at speed.

The OP said "speed bumps". You're talking about something different.

Proclaimer23 t1_j8y4t7r wrote on February 17, 2023 at 7:57 PM

The only place I’ve seen solid speed bumps that go all the way across the road in Providence is in Elmwood, all of the new ones I’ve seen go up in the past few years (Knight St, Chalkstone, Dexter) are designed with breaks in them so they don’t slow emergency vehicles. Where else are you seeing the full speed bumps in the city?