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T1 Low Speed Zones: A Measure to Save Lives - Policy Brief
A1 World Resources Institute, 
K1 transport
YR 2017
FD 2017-05
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/20775
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/20775
NO This policy brief outlines the global and national context of traffic fatalities, focusing on excessive speed as a primary risk factor for vulnerable road users. The document explains that low speed zones—delimited areas with reduced speed limits combined with urban redesign elements like road narrowing—effectively reduce the likelihood and severity of traffic crashes. By analyzing global implementations and municipal data from Brazil and the United Kingdom, the summary demonstrates that these zones improve pedestrian safety, lower environmental emissions, and stimulate local economies.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 17, 2026