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Signal Switch Off â€“ Rethinking Traffic Control

A fascinating look at the need for a rethink concerning traffic control in particular where and when traffic lights are used.

Video 1 â€“ Roads unfit for people

Updated critique of traffic controls with proposals for change based on a trust in human nature rather than an obsession with controlling it.

Video 2 – Roads FiT for People

Portishead lights-off trial, which began on 14.9.09 and went permanent after journey times fell by over half with no loss of pedestrian safety

Possible points to discuss:

Our traffic control system has need been properly tested, it has just evolved

Traffic signals take away the need to think for both the motorist and pedestrian

The environmental impact i.e. emissions & pollution

The impact on local residents and the improved quality of life, i.e. a quieter environment, less pollution, less peak noiseâ€¦

Concentrating on how a change in traffic control would affect young children, i.e. how do they learn to interact with motorists

Try as a classroom game. Create a cross roads, divide the children into the following groups

Game 1

Drivers
Pedestrians
Traffic signals â€“ this group control the game

Game 2

Drivers
Pedestrians

Observe the differences.

For further information see http://www.fitroads.com/ and for parents and teachers more about Martin Cassini (the creator of the videos) @ his forum http://amberlight.ning.com/

Road Safety | admin | 14/10/2010 07:56

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