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its not just the average speed, its the entire distribution. And I am not arguing for zero cushion, but for a realistic cushion. IIUC the rationale for a cushion is the enforcement accuracy problem - not because we want two classes of drivers, the sticklers who drive at the limit, and the "realistic" ones who drive over the limit. We should make the cushion as small as is technically possibhle, and then set the limit at the speed we really want to be the limit, minus the cushion.

as for bumps and other traffic calming measures - they are not supposed to be a substitute for enforcement. And they are costly, in their effect on non violators and their construction cost - they should be used selectively.

by AWalkerInTheCity on Aug 3, 2012 2:39 pm • link • report

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