Joan of Contention 😷Jan 10, 2024

"The average speed of a vehicle in Dublin was logged at 16 km/h, also the second slowest time."

Excuse me, this is a lie, because it's not possible to drive a vehicle below 30km/h, as we all know from the lobbying against 30km/h speed limits in Dublin.

https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-second-slowest-city-6268171-Jan2024/

Dublin is the second slowest city for drivers in the world, new data shows

Dublin ranked number one in the world in terms of congestion levels and time spent in traffic.

TheJournal.ie
Show threadJoan of Contention 😷Jan 10, 2024

Unassailable *proof* from the @dublininquirer here: in the linked report summarising a public consultation, the main themes among objections to default 30km/h speed limit included:

- This speed limit is not practical
- It adds to journey time
- It requires constantly looking at speedometer, risk of loss of concentration
- Cars cannot operate efficiently at 30km/h (increase in fuel consumption, pollution, damage to engine)

https://dublininquirer.com/2022/11/16/foiled-last-year-council-officials-want-to-take-another-crack-at-reducing-city-speed-limits/

Foiled Last Year, Council Officials Want to Take Another Crack at Reducing City Speed Limits

Now, the plan is to ask the Department of Transport to help make it happen.

Dublin Inquirer
Show threadJoan of Contention 😷

Thus, in-car navigation company's press release, I say to you: your claim that average driving speeds in Dublin are slower than an average person cycling IS UNPOSSIBLE.

#RoadSafety #Love30 #RoadViolence #VisionZero #VisionZeroFucks #StreetsAreForPeople #BikeTooter

Jan 10, 2024 at 1:51pmWeb
Show threadEstarriol, Terrorist DragonJan 10, 2024
@clickhere better than ondon, where a runner can do the route of the London Marathon, quicker than a car can drive it.