> Studies in Australia, Virginia and North Carolina all found an increase in > accident-injuries where these systems have been installed. A study in > Ontario, Canada found a 50% increase in rear-end collisions, and a 5% > increase in fatal rear-end collisions where the cameras were used. Many > cities have seen tinkering with light timing to maximize revenues. Don't be > so naive as to think Minneapolis can (or will) do it better. > Dan wrote....
*So who is at fault for the rear-end collisions? The cameras??! When the amber light comes on, it means to slow down. When the red light is on... it means stop and not that 2-4 cars can slip through. Hit someone in the rear means you were going too fast, not watching what you were doing, hoping the car ahead would run the red... all of which means... you do not have control of your mode of transportation. YOU, alone, hold the responsibility of hitting another car in the rear...cameras had nothing to do with it. I used to travel all over the US 50/60 thousand miles a year...never worried about drivers. As soon as I would hit the Minnesota border...tension stiffen my back along with the thought *just get me home!* We have some of the worst drivers in the Republic in this state and city and our naivity comes from the fact..we let these people drive! If big brother is going to watch me...then I would prefer he watch over me at the intersection....and nail the violators. Dan asks what's next...cell phones! Would love to see those ban when driving. Get a chance... read the article in City Pages...America by the Numbers...No1? Good reason to give some thought to our local Minneapolis schools and libraries and who best will support them. Those figures should be a wakeup to all those thinking ...that's not my job! dorie gallagher nokomis REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
