U of Illinois study shows reduced speed limits save lives in busy cities with minimal impact on travel time

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By mmillikinJun 14, 2020, 5:00 am618 ptsHotTop
Traffic accidents are the leading cause of non-natural deaths worldwide. Lower speed limits may help prevent accidents. But speed-reduction policies can be controversial and effects are not well documented. A new study from University of Illinois shows that speed reductions in São Paulo, Brazil, significantly…

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