traffic calming
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
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
Adding bus lanes, protected bike lanes, marked crosswalks and traffic calming are proven strategies to make these kinds of streets safer for everyone.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 2, 2022
Sidewalks and signalized pedestrian crossings, traffic calming in neighborhoods.
From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2017
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
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