Given that local fire departments are ironically often the biggest defenders of status quo wide arterials and come out against traffic calming, it’d be interesting to see an international comparison of the FD attitudes towards traffic safety in successful Vision Zero countries. Do FD’s in Norway, for example, not have veto power over DOT safety projects? How much time do they spend responding to car crashes compared to the US? Are their response times faster?
Great summary! Hard to imagine the average American driver actually following a 30km/h city speed limit (18mph!) when it’s so routine to folks speeding at 30-35mph through residential areas. But doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try
I like the comparison to gun violence as "uniquely American." However, Canada isn't included here. Our gun violence pales next to yours (admittedly proud about that), but does our traffic violence?
Given that local fire departments are ironically often the biggest defenders of status quo wide arterials and come out against traffic calming, it’d be interesting to see an international comparison of the FD attitudes towards traffic safety in successful Vision Zero countries. Do FD’s in Norway, for example, not have veto power over DOT safety projects? How much time do they spend responding to car crashes compared to the US? Are their response times faster?
Great summary! Hard to imagine the average American driver actually following a 30km/h city speed limit (18mph!) when it’s so routine to folks speeding at 30-35mph through residential areas. But doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try
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I like the comparison to gun violence as "uniquely American." However, Canada isn't included here. Our gun violence pales next to yours (admittedly proud about that), but does our traffic violence?