Policy Reports
Livable Streets, Dangerous Roads: Traffic Calming Endangers the Lives of Those in Need of Emergency ServicesNovember 21, 2006 As the Triangle grows, motorists face significant increases in traffic congestion. City and county planners are hired, in part, to suggest plans that will alleviate this congestion. Unfortunately, they are doing the opposite. Based on city staff recommendations, city councils in Raleigh and neighboring cities have fallen victim to the latest planning fad: traffic calming. This seemingly worthwhile goal has significant detrimental consequences, including increased traffic congestion, more deaths due to slower emergency vehicle response times, and unnecessary costs to taxpayers. Download PDF file: Livable Streets, Dangerous Roads: Traffic Calming Endangers the Lives of Those in Need of Emergency Services (428 k)
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