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JasonDJ t1_iv3fn4s wrote

Completely agree. I’ve often said that roads need to feel unsafe to go over 30 on if you want people to actually slow down. “Traffic calming infrastructure” is a much better way of saying that.

Putting automatic speed cameras in front of schools generated revenue and gets people to slow down but has little measurable effect on student safety since people are watching their speedometers more closely than the road and just slam it as soon as they are past the camera anyway.

Much better to narrow the roads (and in the process either expanding sidewalks and/or adding protected bike lanes), add more controlled intersections, add raised crosswalks, rotaries, etc.

Or just not build the new school on a fucking four lane state highway right next to the interstate. Looking at you, EP.

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Dry_Faithlessness135 t1_iv39cgx wrote

I go to Lindsay Thibeault at RISPCA’s animal clinic. I’ve been with her forever and have followed her from when she was on Gano St to when she ran a mobile vet service. She’s very kind, enthusiastic and makes working with her clients her first priority. She’s always been mindful of finances/cost, and great in receiving and answering questions.

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_iv2w8my wrote

I’ve gone to vets in four different states. No one here seeks more expensive than anywhere else (save nyc). So not sure if the comparison makes sense, nor the common idea that pets are cheap to take care of. Not saying you are saying that but it’s amazing to me how many people didn’t do the math before getting a pet (esp during Covid).

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Mountain_Bill5743 t1_iv2usqw wrote

Can attest that people still blast through Sycamore. It's also near impossible to fit two way traffic during the winter because there is no plowing between the planters-- like near head on collisions.

I actually ripped a hole in my tire at the horribly located one at the stop sign. I had no idea as I pulled up that there was a sharp corner because nothing was planted in it for visibility.

The speed bumps around the park have really slowed down crazy speeders, though.

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