NYC announces new 'slow zones' to reduce pedestrian deaths

[hrmjustin]

NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York City has announced a new round of slow zones as part of Mayor Bill de Blasio's 'Vision Zero' program to cut down the number of pedestrian deaths.

The latest phase of the plan involves slowing down traffic on 14 major roadways with new 25-mph zones.

The next round will start Monday will start with Jerome Avenue in the Bronx, between East 161st Street to Bainbridge Avenue, with speed limits reduced by 5 mph and new signs indicating this change will be put up.

http://7online.com/traffic/nyc-announces-new-slow-zones-to-reduce-pedestrian-deaths/237525/

[MADem]

1. Will this work, I wonder? nt

[hrmjustin]

2. Well time will tell but something must be done.

I live close to a major intersection and drivers seem to be getting worse.

[MADem]

3. They'll need to start ticketing people, or maybe put a mild rumble strip

(not a loud one, but one that is enough of a signal to a driver) where people are expected to slow down.

[hrmjustin]

4. The rumble strip is a good idea but would that be compatible with bicycles?

[MADem]

9. The good ones wouldn't even bother a bike.

Just a few short strips that audibly notify a driver that they're coming into a "go slow" zone.

The real loud ones are as you approach a toll--you wouldn't need ones that were that dramatic--just a few thin strips that kind of focus the attention.

[hrmjustin]

10. Sounds good. woukd cost a bit and cause traffic when implimented but... n/t.

[FreakinDJ]

5. Hello Grid Lock

[hrmjustin]

6. Yes but it could save lives.

[FreakinDJ]

7. These cars are not driving on the sidewalk are they

[hrmjustin]

8. Pedestrian deaths happen for the mot part on the s4reets here.