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Selma accepts tactical urbanism safety study after pilots show speed reductions near schools
Summary
The City of Selma accepted a tactical urbanism report that tested low-cost safety measures—bulb-outs, zigzag striping, rumble "bot" dots and speed cushions—reporting roughly 16–17% more vehicles traveling at or under 35 mph at pilot sites; council accepted the study to bolster future grant applications for permanent work.
The Selma City Council voted April 21 to accept a tactical urbanism report and pilot-study results presented by A & M Consulting Engineers that tested temporary, low-cost traffic-calming measures at several high-priority intersections.
Javier Andrade of A & M described the pilot program and data collection: temporary curb extensions, flexible posts and painted “bot dots” were installed at Thompson and Lewis; zigzag or “zebra” markings were used at another site; and thematic crosswalks and hardened centerlines were tested near schools. "After we installed the bulb-outs, we had 16% more vehicles…
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