We’ve been publishing articles about traffic signaling (Like LBIs and LPIs) which has hopefully been enlightening for readers . This article explains signaling further, and with Barcelona as an example the subject is interesting, and even beautiful. Cities say that they want to prioritize walkers and bicyclists, but traffic engineers are still designing for cars…will Asbury Park develop as a city designed for all users and not just cars? We think so!
How traffic signals favour cars and discourage walking
David Levinson
- it is space efficient
- it has less environmental impact
- it is healthier
- it is safer for other travellers
- it reduces the numbers of cars on the road, so even motorists should be in favour of other people walking.
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