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Life Without Traffic Signs
zuikaku writes, "Der Spiegel has an article titled European Cities Do Away with Traffic Signs reporting that seven cities and regions in Europe are doing away with traffic signs, signals, painted lines, and even sidewalks. With the motto 'Unsafe is Safe,' the idea is that, when faced with an uncertain, unregulated situation, drivers will be naturally cautious and courteous. Then again, they may end up with streets jammed with pedestrians, bicyclists, and cars like some places in India and China." I can't see this idea getting traction in the U.S.
They already drive on the wrong side of the road. Now, this?!
In other news today, the UN has praised Europe for its recent decline in population growth rates. While many regions have had near-balanced birth/death rates, the latest figures show a sharp increase in the death rate, putting most of Europe in a population decline. Our over-populated world thanks you!
Demented But Determined.
I can get into this. No speed limits and no more one way streets. Sweet! Of course I'll have to start driving and armored car or a tank to stay alive.
Notice the "everything will be covered in cobblestones" part. Bumpy roads as traffic control - that's a brutal solution to the problem. Coming up next, artificial potholes.
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Yes, but you see, they were polite about it, which makes it okay.
The higher the technology, the sharper that two-edged sword.
What about the new Danish traffic signs?
Reminds me of the old idea that if one would really want the roads to be safer they should demand outlawing seatbelts and installing sharp spikes on the driving wheel.
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p.s. I'm not a highway geek, I'm a traffic engineer.
What's the difference?
A latent existence
But apart from the sanitation, the aqueduct, and the roads....
actually I find it a lot easier to drive on cobbles at higher speeds, because then your suspension doesn't really get a chance to travel, and the ride is smoother :)
which is totally what she said