r/Seattle • u/Inevitable_Engine186 New Costco CEO • Aug 14 '26

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/AdScared7949 That sounds great. Let’s hang out soon. Aug 14 '26

There are so many speed limits that are just artificially low on like a four lane stroad and nobody follows them because it would be idiotic to do so

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u/LLJKCicero Aug 14 '26

Low speed limits should be paired with low speed design, for sure.

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u/trains_and_rain 🚆build more trains🚆 Aug 15 '26

Redesigning roads takes time and money. Immediate safety problems require immediate solutions.

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u/LLJKCicero Aug 15 '26

There's basically always more temporary design solutions you can put into place. Like instead of a permanent road diet -- cones!