Narrow Lanes Save Lives
2023-12-01 22:13:28.36792+01 by Dan Lyke 0 comments
NextCity: Want Safer Streets For Everyone? Narrow The Lanes.
Greater Greater Washington: Study: Narrower traffic lanes reduce crashes
Narrow Lanes Save Lives — A Way to Make Our Communities Safer and Healthier
One major finding is that roads with 10–12-foot lanes at 30-35 mph speed limits have a significantly higher number of crashes compared to those with 9-foot lanes. Narrowing lane widths at these speeds provides city leaders with an opportunity to improve safety for all roadway users.