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traffic calming

British  

noun

  1. 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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When pressed for what that would mean, Reform has mentioned council equality officers being axed, and cutting spending on cycle lanes or traffic calming zones.

From BBC ● May 3, 2025

Morales proposes a $3.6 million boost for traffic calming citywide, with the understanding her district could likely show the highest need for improvements.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2022

"Mr Hollis, was very lucky not to be prosecuted for dangerous driving, travelling 60 to 70mph in an area which has traffic calming measures," the judge said.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2022

Sidewalks and signalized pedestrian crossings, traffic calming in neighborhoods.

From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2017

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

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