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Revenue from Chicago speed cameras more than doubles after 6-10 mph change: data (abc7chicago.com)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/chicago@midwest.social
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Hope they reduce the speed limit in the city to 25 and use the revenue to support the CTA, bicycle stuff, and better pedestrian crossings.

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[–] 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

There was a study several years back that concluded that speed and stoplight cameras actually increase crashes. Drivers often see them at the last moment and slam on the breaks then get rear ended or cause cars to swerve.

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  • [–] [S] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Don't drive faster than the speed limit? Shouldn't have to slam if your driving the limit.

    Also drivers have seat belts, crumple zones and air bags. Pedestrians do not. The danger presented to a pedestrian is much greater than a driver whose rear ended at a red light.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child)

    I'd argue that changing speed limits without actually changing the design of the roads will not improve safety significantly.

    There is a great video from Not Just Bikes on the subject: https://youtu.be/bglWCuCMSWc

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    I think more speed cameras and a lower limit would make a noticable difference. It's also fast to implement. With that said, a longer term goal should be to redesign roads to calm traffic more naturally.

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