Comment 84638

By kevlahan (registered) | Posted January 02, 2013 at 15:53:41 in reply to Comment 84637

I'm glad that the streets other than Burlington and James N will be reduced to 30km/h. This was not clear from the article, which made it sound as if 30 km/h was rejected for all streets.

I entirely agree that the 30km/h limit should be implemented by design, not enforcement. This means making the streets uncomfortable or difficult to drive at speeds greater than 30 km/h by using techniques such as lane narrowing, chicanes, speed humps and pedestrian crossings. It also means focusing motorist attention on their (non-automobile) surroundings and making it clear that this is an area where one needs to slow down and pay attention (and maybe even say hello to a friend or neighbour!)

The North End has the potential to be an example for how to make our neighbourhoods safe and comfortable for 8-80 pedestrians, both residents and visitors. And this does not mean excluding motor vehicles, just changing the balance and priorities.

Comment edited by kevlahan on 2013-01-02 15:55:31

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