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fromStreetsblog
2 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: Speed Cameras Work Edition - Streetsblog New York City

cameras reduce collisions and injuries by an average of 5 percent and 2.5 percent per month on average, respectively collectively over the seven months following the introduction of a camera, collisions declined by 30 percent and injuries by 16 percent. That could explain why reported crashes dropped from 88,613 over the first 11 months of 2023 to 77,855 over the same period this year. And injuries are down from 49,747 to 45,421.
Alternative transportation
#traffic-safety
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago
Austin

Why Austin keeps turning intersections into roundabouts - Austin Monitor

Austin is increasing roundabouts to enhance traffic safety, requiring drivers to yield to those in the circle.
fromGothamist
7 months ago
NYC politics

NYC car crashes have been declining. Congestion pricing accelerated the trend.

Congestion pricing in Manhattan has significantly reduced the number of crashes, injuries, and deaths since its implementation.
The decrease in crashes extends beyond the congestion zone, contributing to a broader citywide trend of reduced traffic incidents.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
7 months ago

NYC car crashes have been declining. Congestion pricing accelerated the trend.

Congestion pricing in Manhattan has significantly reduced the number of crashes, injuries, and deaths since its implementation.
The decrease in crashes extends beyond the congestion zone, contributing to a broader citywide trend of reduced traffic incidents.
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