Tag: Speed Limits
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Danao City Urges Adherence to Traffic Rules After Alarming Incident Buildup
Overview: A City Reminded to Obey Traffic Rules Danao City authorities in northern Cebu have issued a renewed call for residents to obey traffic rules. The reminder comes in the wake of a troubling tally of 401 traffic-related incidents from January through September, underscoring a persistent pattern of risky driving behavior that endangers motorists, pedestrians,…
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Switzerland weighs a bold plan to ease highway congestion with 80 km/h on half the motorways
What Switzerland is considering The Swiss authorities are weighing a bold plan to curb peak-hour congestion by lowering speeds on the busiest motorways. The proposal would restrict the maximum speed from 120 km/h to 80 km/h on the most saturated stretches during rush hours, using electronic variable speed limits. If implemented, the plan would apply…
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80 km/h on 50% of Swiss Highways: A New Congestion Plan
Background: Switzerland’s Traffic Challenge Switzerland faced a striking traffic milestone in 2024, with drivers spending nearly 55,500 hours stuck in congestion. That figure marked a new record and underscored a trend: since 2019, time lost to traffic on Swiss roads has roughly doubled. The leading culprit remains high traffic volumes that overwhelm the network, according…
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Opposition à la Généralisation des Zones 30 en Suisse
Introduction In a recent survey conducted by the Touring Club Suisse (TCS), significant insights into public opinion regarding speed limits in urban areas were revealed. The survey indicates that a considerable majority of the Swiss population is not in favor of generalizing 30 km/h zones across the country. This article delves into the findings and…