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Rewriting Our Nation's Deadly Traffic Manual
Manage episode 452060838 series 3490984
Ever heard of the MUTCD? Most have not, but this influential document has been shaping U.S. road design since 1935, often prioritizing vehicle flow at the expense of pedestrian safety. We break down the controversial 85th percentile rule, which can lead to increased speed limits, and discuss how the MUTCD hinders creative urban design solutions like decorative crosswalks through our review of Sarah Bronin and Gregory Schill's article Rewriting the Nation's Deadly Traffic Manual. With roadway deaths on the rise, hear our critical arguments for reforming this manual to strike a better balance between traffic efficiency and the safety of all road users.
Show Notes:
- Read the full article at https://harvardlawreview.org/forum/vol-134/rewriting-our-nations-deadly-traffic-manual/
- To view the show transcripts, click on the episode at https://bookedonplanning.buzzsprout.com/
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Chapters
1. Rewriting Our Nation's Deadly Traffic Manual (00:00:00)
2. Reforming the MUTCD for Safer Streets (00:00:12)
3. Tailoring Traffic Standards to Local Context (00:13:17)
92 episodes
Manage episode 452060838 series 3490984
Ever heard of the MUTCD? Most have not, but this influential document has been shaping U.S. road design since 1935, often prioritizing vehicle flow at the expense of pedestrian safety. We break down the controversial 85th percentile rule, which can lead to increased speed limits, and discuss how the MUTCD hinders creative urban design solutions like decorative crosswalks through our review of Sarah Bronin and Gregory Schill's article Rewriting the Nation's Deadly Traffic Manual. With roadway deaths on the rise, hear our critical arguments for reforming this manual to strike a better balance between traffic efficiency and the safety of all road users.
Show Notes:
- Read the full article at https://harvardlawreview.org/forum/vol-134/rewriting-our-nations-deadly-traffic-manual/
- To view the show transcripts, click on the episode at https://bookedonplanning.buzzsprout.com/
Follow us on social media for more content related to each episode:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/booked-on-planning/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BookedPlanning
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookedonplanning
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookedonplanning/
Chapters
1. Rewriting Our Nation's Deadly Traffic Manual (00:00:00)
2. Reforming the MUTCD for Safer Streets (00:00:12)
3. Tailoring Traffic Standards to Local Context (00:13:17)
92 episodes
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