{"id":144904,"date":"2019-07-25T07:06:30","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T04:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ww-vb.mine.nu\/w108\/speed-limits-lowered-across-campus-to-enhance-pedestrian-safety-vanderbilt-news\/"},"modified":"2019-07-25T07:06:39","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T04:06:39","slug":"speed-limits-lowered-across-campus-to-enhance-pedestrian-safety-vanderbilt-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/speed-limits-lowered-across-campus-to-enhance-pedestrian-safety-vanderbilt-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Velocity limits lowered throughout campus to reinforce pedestrian security | Vanderbilt Information"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Velocity limits throughout Vanderbilt\u2019s campus have been lowered as a part of the college\u2019s ongoing dedication to pedestrian security. Signage illustrating the up to date velocity limits was put in in early July, and the up to date limits had been painted on the pavement of every of the affected roadways.<\/p>\n

In alignment with FutureVU\u2019s<\/a> initiative to create a extra numerous, inclusive, accessible and sustainable surroundings for the campus group, the college is dedicated to creating secure, pedestrian-friendly areas that promote connectivity and group enhancement whereas preserving the college\u2019s park-like setting.<\/p>\n

Following research by VUPS<\/a> on morning, mid-afternoon and night rush hour visitors cycles, it was decided the decrease and safer velocity limits wouldn’t negatively influence commuter visitors whereas dramatically enhancing security for pedestrians and cyclists.<\/p>\n

The brand new velocity limits are as follows:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Avenue<\/strong><\/td>\nEarlier than<\/strong><\/td>\nAfter<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25th<\/sup>\u00a0Avenue South<\/td>\n30 MPH<\/td>\n25 MPH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Natchez Hint<\/td>\n30 MPH<\/td>\n25 MPH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vanderbilt Place<\/td>\n30 MPH<\/td>\n25 MPH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jess Neely Drive<\/td>\n30 MPH<\/td>\n20 MPH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Highland Avenue<\/td>\n30 MPH<\/td>\n20 MPH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24th<\/sup>\u00a0Avenue South<\/td>\n30 MPH<\/td>\n20 MPH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u201cWe all know that by merely decreasing a velocity restrict by 5 or 10 miles per hour, we’re considerably rising the security and well-being of pedestrians,\u201d stated Maj. Corwin Thomas of the VUPD<\/a>. \u201c9 out of 10 pedestrians survive when hit by a automobile at 20 miles per hour versus solely a 60 % survival charge at 30 miles per hour. Decreasing the boundaries saves lives and encourages our group to stroll or bike when potential as a substitute of driving.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The efforts, undertaken together with the Metropolitan Nashville authorities and MoveVU, Vanderbilt\u2019s mobility and transportation technique beneath\u00a0FutureVU<\/a>, will enhance security and accessibility on and round campus.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaking certain that we encourage secure and equitable mobility choices for our campus group and our surrounding neighbors is crucial,\u201d stated Erin Hafkenschiel, government director for mobility at Vanderbilt<\/a>. \u201cWe should stay dedicated to creating and constructing a campus that’s pedestrian-centric.\u201d<\/p>\n

Along with the decrease velocity limits, initiatives applied on and round campus to enhance secure and accessible alternatives for pedestrians, scooters and cyclists embody:<\/p>\n