A Very Important Way in which the Government Can and Should Assist in Achieving Safer Streets
Charles (Chuck) Marohn is correct about speed cameras . However, I think he may be overlooking a very important way in which the government can and should assist in achieving safer streets. Street Design over Speed Cameras First, he is right about speed cameras. Using speed cameras in order to influence behavior is not nearly as effective as using street design. Unless the punishment includes having my car at the auto body shop for multiple days and the fine is similar to the cost of said body shop, it will not be as effective at changing my behavior as a bollard. Also, the bollard's presence is more visceral. I can see it and feel it. If it scrapes the side of my car, it will make a horrible scraping sound. The bollard is also more likely to have a social impact. If I bump into one, this will elicit recriminations from my partner, my family, and my friends. If I cannot be bothered to see and avoid an inanimate object, my friends and family will start to wonder if I sh