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To: Cogito Ergo Sum who wrote (89645)4/30/2012 11:42:19 AM
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Another good reason to live anywhere except Toronto...

Toronto Board of Health to debate lower speed limits 04/30/2012 | Erin Criger, CityNews.ca


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Toronto's chief medical officer wants lower speed limits

The city’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. David McKeown, is calling for lower speed limits to reduce accidents and on Monday the Board of Health will debate the proposal.

McKeown has recommended that the speed limit on residential roads be reduced to 30 kilometres an hour, which he claims would make roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

Based on the findings of a health report that looked at the benefits – and risks – of walking and cycling in Toronto, McKeown is also recommending a city-wide speed limit of 40 km/h on all other streets, unless otherwise posted. The report includes other traffic-calming measures, such as advanced crossing for pedestrians and increased road markings for cyclists, like bicycle boxes.

McKeown cited the study that said people walking are far less likely to be killed or injured for every 10-kilometre reduction below 60 km/h.

In 2010, more than 2,000 people were injured in pedestrian-vehicle collisions.

Mayor Rob Ford and the chair of the city's public works committee say they don't think lowering the speed limits is a good idea, with Ford calling the proposal “nuts.”

The report will go before city council on May 8.

citytv.com
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