I am a smarter mobility expert having worked for DKS in transportation safety, engineering, planning and technology for nearly 40 years & an ITE VP candidate
Look for states and local agencies to take the lead in speed management policies following @ITEhq leadership toward #VisionZero. Let science dictate proper facilities where 85th percentile can play a role in improved safety not misapplication of research or emotions.
Setting speed limits will take a new approach if @TheFHWAOnline follows @ncutcd recommendations developed yesterday by a narrow vote supported by @ITEhq to use context, characteristics and users to guide studies rather than revert simply to the 85th percentile.
#ITE has leaders that provide great profiles in our profession. While we won't be meeting face-to-face in NOLA, we can meet #SD_ITE leaders - here is the 10th in my profile series on @KirstenTynch. community.ite.org/blogs/rans…