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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

That data is drivers doing 26mph or under in Wales but one road safety and driving standards charity is calling on authorities to introduce traffic calming measures.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2024

In Kim, owner of Tiger Auto Body nearby, supports more traffic calming, based on his experience witnessing car crashes in the bus lane.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 25, 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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