Design speed has a profound effect on our communities. Impacting far more than just safety, design speed influences urban design, walkability, public health, and even traffic lights.
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How is Design Speed Determined?
When engineers and policymakers decide a speed to design for, they are also pre-determining the character of the roadway, who it’s going to be built for, and who will be excluded.
What is Design Speed and How Does it Affect Our Streets?
We can all recognize a road that feels like it’s meant for fast or slow travel, but what are the actual design elements that create this environment?
The 3 Key Functions of Streets
Streets are not just infrastructure for moving people; they are places in and of themselves.
Shifting Paradigms: A New View on Traffic
Until the way we currently think about traffic is successfully challenged and altered, the automobile will continue to reign supreme … More
Signals for Change: Ideas from the Dutch for Improving Traffic Lights
Dutch traffic signals are more efficient and safe for all road users than their Canadian and US counterparts. We have … More
Beyond the Automobile 