Albuquerque, Portland cut speeding with Rest in Red

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Officials in Albuquerque had many car crashes on local roads. Punishing drivers for speeding did not stop this big problem.

They found a new way to make their city roads safer. Drivers going at the speed limit get green lights much sooner.

This new plan reduced crashes and injuries a lot in Albuquerque. Portland also saw average car speeds go down very well with this.

Isaac Romero, a resident, has noticed a big positive change. He hears fewer racing cars and sees fewer accidents now near his home.

Some people think this idea can work in many other cities. Others worry drivers might not understand this new traffic system easily.

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What problem did Albuquerque officials face?

They had many car crashes on local roads.

What new way did they find to make roads safer?

Drivers going at the speed limit get green lights much sooner.

What do some people think about this new traffic system?

Some people think this idea can work in many other cities.

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