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01-15-19, 05:00 PM
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I think the 18 mph idea may have come from Sweden. At least when I was reading up on Vision Zero concepts, Sweden had done research that said the injury consequences were in some way acceptably manageable if the vehicle speed was 18 or less. I think it was expected to limit pedestrian fatality to zero. I'd assume you'd want to have the same vehicle speed limits on streets where cyclists are expected not to be separated from motorized traffic.
But Swedes hate cars, supposedly.
Now Germans, who love cars, would never put up with such low speed limits.
Except that Germans love evidence, and yes, fatality AND injury rates plumet at such a “low” speed limit. (Turns out that Germans love people more than cars.)
Some folks here love “Darwin,” or at least the so called “Darwin Awards.” Teach the children well, or....
-mr. bill
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01-15-19, 08:05 PM
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They are also the home of the A-Traktors
Regional Car Culture Explained: The History Of The Swedish A-Traktor
https://www.carsaddiction.com/articl...dish-a-traktor
Which allows kids from age 16 to 18 to "legally" drive. Albeit governed to 30 KPH (20 MPH).
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