Comments on: Terminal Velocity Quantifies NYC's Speeding Epidemic, Need for Speed Enforcement Cameras http://blog.tstc.org/2009/02/23/terminal-velocity-quantifies-nycs-speeding-epidemic-need-for-speed-enforcement-cameras/ News and opinion from the Tri-State Transportation Campaign Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:36:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: 157 Traffic Violations an Hour at Typical NYC Intersections « Mobilizing the Region http://blog.tstc.org/2009/02/23/terminal-velocity-quantifies-nycs-speeding-epidemic-need-for-speed-enforcement-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-1043 157 Traffic Violations an Hour at Typical NYC Intersections « Mobilizing the Region Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:58:18 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3513#comment-1043 [...] New York City’s movement towards safer and more sustainable streets. This year, the group has documented speeding in the city, shown how effective fake parking placards are in escaping tickets, released a [...] [...] New York City’s movement towards safer and more sustainable streets. This year, the group has documented speeding in the city, shown how effective fake parking placards are in escaping tickets, released a [...]

]]> By: Bloomberg’s Transportation Rhetoric and Reality « Mobilizing the Region http://blog.tstc.org/2009/02/23/terminal-velocity-quantifies-nycs-speeding-epidemic-need-for-speed-enforcement-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-1038 Bloomberg’s Transportation Rhetoric and Reality « Mobilizing the Region Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:17:55 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3513#comment-1038 [...] speeders and save lives.” Speed cameras didn’t make it through the state legislature; speeding is rampant, according to Transportation Alternatives. But road redesigns have made Queens Blvd. and other [...] [...] speeders and save lives.” Speed cameras didn’t make it through the state legislature; speeding is rampant, according to Transportation Alternatives. But road redesigns have made Queens Blvd. and other [...]

]]> By: Jsteen http://blog.tstc.org/2009/02/23/terminal-velocity-quantifies-nycs-speeding-epidemic-need-for-speed-enforcement-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-1039 Jsteen Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:02:06 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3513#comment-1039 Research is inconclusive at best regarding the effectiveness of radar cameras - In fact, several studies show that they INCREASE accident rates. A quick Google search will reveal that communities across the country are opposed to these devices for a variety of reasons from legal to personal. Studies also show that there are effective (and cost effective) traffic-calming alternatives that are far less obtrusive. www.stopspeeders.org has links to a variety of research - much of which point to the effectiveness of radar speedcheck signs, those radar speed displays that tell passing drivers how fast they are going. Turns out they really work - and don't resort to issuing tickets. Research is inconclusive at best regarding the effectiveness of radar cameras – In fact, several studies show that they INCREASE accident rates. A quick Google search will reveal that communities across the country are opposed to these devices for a variety of reasons from legal to personal.

Studies also show that there are effective (and cost effective) traffic-calming alternatives that are far less obtrusive. http://www.stopspeeders.org has links to a variety of research – much of which point to the effectiveness of radar speedcheck signs, those radar speed displays that tell passing drivers how fast they are going. Turns out they really work – and don’t resort to issuing tickets.

]]> By: James http://blog.tstc.org/2009/02/23/terminal-velocity-quantifies-nycs-speeding-epidemic-need-for-speed-enforcement-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-1041 James Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:57:42 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3513#comment-1041 I'm not sure what city the above posters live in, but I'm surprised to hear that 39% of all motorists speed in NYC. In my neck of the woods on Broadway in the NWBronx, I'd put it well over 50%. Street design is an issue (sadly, wide open throughfares like Broadway just beg for motorists to speed up) but enforcement most certainly is part of the solution as well. I've nearly been taken out as a pedestrian on tiny side streets on numerous occasions and I know I'm far from the only one. I’m not sure what city the above posters live in, but I’m surprised to hear that 39% of all motorists speed in NYC. In my neck of the woods on Broadway in the NWBronx, I’d put it well over 50%. Street design is an issue (sadly, wide open throughfares like Broadway just beg for motorists to speed up) but enforcement most certainly is part of the solution as well. I’ve nearly been taken out as a pedestrian on tiny side streets on numerous occasions and I know I’m far from the only one.

]]> By: GP Olsen http://blog.tstc.org/2009/02/23/terminal-velocity-quantifies-nycs-speeding-epidemic-need-for-speed-enforcement-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-1040 GP Olsen Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:29:32 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3513#comment-1040 Based on the table presented, I can draw but one conclusion: 30 mph is too low a speed limit at at least half of the surveyed locations. Based on the table presented, I can draw but one conclusion: 30 mph is too low a speed limit at at least half of the surveyed locations.

]]> By: PhotoRadarScam http://blog.tstc.org/2009/02/23/terminal-velocity-quantifies-nycs-speeding-epidemic-need-for-speed-enforcement-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-1042 PhotoRadarScam Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:07:07 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3513#comment-1042 In all reality there probably is not epidemic. Demand to see the stats for ALL intersections and how they compare locally and nationally. Notwithstanding that, the answer lies in ENGINEERING, not enforcement. There are affordable options to pursue to encourage safety and compliance naturally. Cameras have been proven to actually INCREASE accidents. Cities love them because they INCREASE revenue. http://PhotoRadarScam.com for more info. In all reality there probably is not epidemic. Demand to see the stats for ALL intersections and how they compare locally and nationally.

Notwithstanding that, the answer lies in ENGINEERING, not enforcement. There are affordable options to pursue to encourage safety and compliance naturally. Cameras have been proven to actually INCREASE accidents. Cities love them because they INCREASE revenue. http://PhotoRadarScam.com for more info.

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