WontStopAtSigns t1_iy06bpv wrote
Reply to comment by k032 in The Exceptionally American Problem of Rising Roadway Deaths (includes a focus on pedestrian and cyclist deaths in DC) by woulditkillyoutolift
The only thing that slows down traffic is making drivers uncomfortable. Roads need to look different.. if it looks like an 8 lane highway people are going to go 50, no matter how many traffic cameras and stops you make.
RoeRoeRoeYourVote t1_iy4p546 wrote
Yes, exactly. I was driving around Manassas this weekend and was driving like 55ish because the road was designed to facilitate those speeds. Boy was I in for a rude awakening when I saw a much lower speed limit sign.
Even drivers who are actively trying not to murder pedestrians and cyclists will fuck up when the road is functionally built like a highway.
wallaceeffect t1_iy8vb12 wrote
All DC roads should be no wider than 2 lanes, one car travel lane in each direction. All other lands should be converted to public transit, pedestrian infrastructure, bike infrastructure, or greenspace. I will not be talked down from this.
WontStopAtSigns t1_iy8xva9 wrote
Agree. Some bus-only roads would help make that reality. NY ave should just be bulldozed. Build housing there instead.
Quelcris_Falconer13 t1_iy2qkfi wrote
Come to California we have 8 lane highways and people usually go 80.
The thing that slows people down is FINANCIAL PENALTIES. Put up more cameras and have police actually enforce traffic laws and watch as we see a sharp rise in traffic ticket income followed by a sharp decline in ticket income + road fatalities as people suddenly receive financial reminders that there are rules to the road.
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