How Cities Are Rewriting the Rules of Traffic Safety The recent success stories of Albuquerque and Portland, where "virtual speed bumps" have led to significant reductions in crashes and injuries, signal a broader shift in how cities approach road safety.
For years, high speed crashes were met with punitive measures: speed cameras, fines, and even physical speed bumps were designed to penalize drivers who refused to comply with posted limits.
The concept of "rest in red" – where traffic signals default to red until a vehicle approaches, and speed sensors grant an early green light to those traveling at or below the limit – has been gaining traction across the United States.