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Shared surfaces and stopping sight distances

12 April 2007
Limiting forward visibility can, the MfS suggests, help keep vehicle speeds down
Limiting forward visibility can, the MfS suggests, help keep vehicle speeds down

 

A key element strongly emphasised by the authors of the MfS is that street designers can use their imaginations and develop innovative urban areas without comprising road safety. The guidance encourages the use of shared surfaces in certain circumstances, for example. "Shared surface schemes work best in relatively calm traffic environments," it notes. "The key aims are to: encourage low vehicle speeds; create an environment in which pedestrians can walk or stop and chat without...

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