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Aren't those ideas the underlying premise of shared streets (woonerfs)? Basically remove as many signs, markings and kerbs as possible so there's no segregatio
by NeedMoreTea 7y ago
Aren't those ideas the underlying premise of shared streets (woonerfs)? Basically remove as many signs, markings and kerbs as possible so there's no segregation, and usually break up vision lines. The driver uncertainty stops traffic being the dominant user.
Result lower accidents, much lower speeds, and above all safer cyclists, pedestrians and any kids playing.
- jandrese 7y agoAlso far lower throughput, leading to severe daily congestion.
- NeedMoreTea 7y agoWhich is presumably why they are never used for major through routes, so don't cause severe daily congestion. Though I would like to see far more streets, even some with appreciable traffic, converted to downrank cars.