I couldnt have said it better myself: Here is what is messed up: when engineers apply highway design logic to local streets. For that situation, a different body of knowledge is needed, one that lowers speeds dramatically and -- if you really want a safe and financially productive place -- puts the needs of pedestrians and cyclists (also known in economic terms as consumers and property owners) ahead of that of drivers. The 85th percentile calculation, level of service and forgiving design are all engineering concepts that have been developed for highway design. They work brilliantly in that environment. They have no application, however, to local streets. Zero. None. Applying them to local streets is dangerous, expensive and just plain dumb.
Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2014 18:26:44 +0000
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