traffic calming
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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One motoring organisation has said traffic calming measures like speed bumps should be installed to force drivers to do 20mph.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2024
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
The other interesting thing is that the traffic calming measures that they put in are the thing that caused the incident.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 15, 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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