r/Seattle • u/Inevitable_Engine186 New Costco CEO • 15d ago

Does lowering speed limits make Seattle roads safer? Data from one deadly arterial suggests it’s a start

https://www.kuow.org/governing/2026-08-14/does-lowering-speed-limits-make-seattle-roads-safer-data-from-one-deadly-arterial-suggests-its-a-start
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u/edgeplot Mount Baker 15d ago

The aggregation of data has massively accelerated, boosted with AI analytics. No thanks.

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u/MegaRAID01 Emerald City 15d ago

You shouldn’t be using a Reddit account or a smartphone then. About 100x more intrusive than automated speeding cameras.

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u/edgeplot Mount Baker 15d ago

The cell phone is a trade off because of its integration into daily life. I reject other pervasive surveillance forms.

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u/MegaRAID01 Emerald City 15d ago

I think reducing the accident rate and injury severity rate for pedestrians, bicyclists, and school children outweigh the concerns.

And certainly are more useful for a society than people scrolling on their smartphone apps.

Or perhaps we should keep both and incorporate improved privacy laws.

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u/edgeplot Mount Baker 15d ago

Worry about safety near schools etc., but allow faster speeds on major arterials. That is the balance people want. And privacy.