Jul 09, 2004 -- Smart technology slows down traffic
How many miles over the speed limit do you drive? Most of us drive a couple miles above the limit, and we hate seeing those flashing red and blue lights behind us. But it doesn’t stop us from doing it. Instead of continuing this never ending battle, San Francisco Bay area communities are experimenting with smart technology that will make drivers slow down. They’re using digital monitoring devices to figure out how fast traffic is moving. If most people are speeding, the devices sense that and immediately turn the next light to red. It forces everyone to slow down or stop. The amount of time the light is red adjusts based on how fast people are driving. People interviewed for a story in the San Francisco Chronicle were very upset about the new technology. But Clark thinks it’s a great idea. Driving is a privilege, not a right.
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