Lower Speed Limits, Safer Streets: Unleashing the power of 30 km/hr Zones in BC
Bike Sense1 Dec 2024

Lower Speed Limits, Safer Streets: Unleashing the power of 30 km/hr Zones in BC

What if a simple policy change could dramatically decrease road injuries and elevate community well-being? Dr. Michael Schwandt, Medical Health Officer for Vancouver Coastal Health, helps us unravel the transformative potential of a 30 km/hour speed limit on residential streets in British Columbia. We examine how this seemingly small adjustment could significantly reduce traffic fatalities and injuries, while fostering a safer environment for cyclists and pedestrians alike. From debunk...

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