WuzyNov 13

Ireland is adopting a default 30 kmh (19 mph) speed limit in urban areas

https://lemmy.world/post/38742245

Ireland is adopting a default 30 kmh (19 mph) speed limit in urban areas - Lemmy.World

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Show threadEk-Hou-Van-BraaiNov 13

Amsterdam did this, it’s great.

We also prioritise bicycle lanes and pedestrians.
Getting rid of cars is the best thigns for a city

Show threadDarkblueNov 14

No, it isn’t.

Sure, in the centre it makes sense. But to blanket 30kmh over the entire city? There are roads designed for 100 or 80, where suddenly you have to drive 30. Just annoying, not safer.

Show threadFooBarrington

The article opens with:

LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVE been instructed to implement 30km/h speed limits in built-up and urban areas “where appropriate” by 2027.

Now, do you really think “where appropriate” includes roads built for 100km/h?

Nov 14 at 4:06pmWeb
Show threadDarkblueNov 14
Yes