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traffic calming

British

noun

the use of a series of devices, such as bends and humps in the road, to slow down traffic, esp in residential areas

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A woman living next to a busy junction has called for traffic calming measures after several "nasty" accidents, including 13 vehicles crashing through her wall and gate in the past two decades.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2025

The road where Sharlotte died will now have traffic calming measures put in place.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2023

Her proposal for traffic calming is meant to increase safety in neighborhoods lacking sidewalks, especially in the south and far north ends.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2022

It makes him sound like a backbencher with a bee in his bonnet about traffic calming measures being listened to with polite tolerance at prime minister's questions.

From The Guardian • Jul. 31, 2011

“These changes have a traffic calming effect, lowering speeds and increasing driver attention.”

From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2010

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