The Strong Towns Podcast

The Arguments for Speed Cameras…and Why They Don’t Hold Up

Sep 18, 2023
The podcast discusses the arguments for and against speed cameras, their impact on safety, revenue stream, resistance, consequences, and the need for iterative design changes. It also explores how road design affects driver behavior and advocates for a compassionate approach to road safety.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Argument for Speed Cameras and Their Impact on Safety
03:09 • 14min
3
The Arguments Against Speed Cameras
16:39 • 23min
4
The Revenue Stream, Resistance, and Consequences of Speed Cameras
39:30 • 3min
5
Speed Cameras and the 85th Percentile Speed
42:02 • 8min
6
The Need for Iterative Design Changes and Revenue Allocation
49:38 • 2min
7
Designing Roads: Impact on Driver Behavior
51:56 • 11min