cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/26116694
Even with the caveats about limited data and untangling causation and correlation, the statistics are striking: the first year of a scheme in Wales where the speed limit on urban roads was lowered to 20mph resulted in about 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured.
After watching the Not Just Bikes video on speed limits, I decided to drive only 20 mph through the neighborhood. I really like it. I can actually appreciate people’s landscaping. I can wave at people being outside. I can notice far more details all about. Most importantly, I can stop almost immediately if needed. I can’t care less about anyone driving behind me, because nowhere in my suburban city is worth getting to in a hurry.