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var23 t1_j4whtkj wrote

Reply to comment by Love-Being-Empty in /r/SpringfieldMO random discussion thread by AutoModerator

I heard there were death threats to public works people for them being installed...

I like them and I wish there were some on my street. I believe the data shows they work (people generally slow down for chicanes and other traffic calming measures).

They're not going to stop someone that already treats the road like a race track though.

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hikingjoey123 t1_j4xyo9d wrote

According to the news this morning, in the Parkcrest neighborhood they noticed a nearly 50% drop in the amount of vehicles speeding. Going from 51% down to 26%. The data definitely shows they work, it's just people's stubbornness to change or think safely.

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Love-Being-Empty t1_j4wlj55 wrote

Death threats? My goodness! No need for that. Have you heard of any word if they are going to be installing more? Cousin lives on a busy road and she does not allow her daughter to play in the front yard. People treat her road like they are trying out for the new fast and furious.

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