Virtual Speed Bumps Installed in Philadelphia: A good idea?
Optical illusions will be painted onto city streets in the United States in an effort to slow traffic. The images will appear as 3D barriers to oncoming motorists, although the road is completely f...
Optical illusions will be painted onto city streets in the United States in an effort to slow traffic. The images will appear as 3D barriers to oncoming motorists, although the road is completely flat. The fake speed bumps are being installed at 100 junctions around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as part of a campaign against aggressive driving. The virtual bumps are the latest innovative measure adopted as an alternative to traditional "sleeping policemen", which have been criticized for damaging cars, slowing down emergency vehicles, and lowering fuel economy.
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Yes: Virtual speed bumps are a great idea. Technology at it's best!
I think it's a good idea, maybe not the best but good. Think about it, people passing through slow down like they should yet it dosen' slow down emegency vehicles trying to get where they going. Plus, locals know where tehy are and can do whatever they like. Not a pad idea, not the altime best, but not bad...No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
I can only see bad things happening. Those who don't know that they're there will slow down ... those that do with keep on going. I think that this will cause more accidents.No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
Drive by once, and you'll know you can speed next time.What a waste of money.
No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
Won't people just start to know they are fake and start to ignore them like everything else?No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
Why do they have to be virtual? Put in real ones!No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
The poor old ladies that can barely see and shouldn't be driving but still do will be soooo confused.Hmm, virtual speed bumps. I'm not sure what I think.
Wouldn't they end up being useless once everyone gets used to seeing them all the time? Well, to the locals anyway....Yes: Virtual speed bumps are a great idea. Technology at it's best!
Why not, we got virtual everything else.Yes: Virtual speed bumps are a great idea. Technology at it's best!
whats not to like about it. real speed bumps would be a problem for emergency vehicles, 3d would just be a reminder when you need one. if you still want to disregard the "reminder"...than you can pay the ticket. its simple and fairly inexpensive.Hmm, virtual speed bumps. I'm not sure what I think.
Probably a good idea, interspersed with real bumps.Hmm, virtual speed bumps. I'm not sure what I think.
Won't people know that there are virtual speed bumps? Won't they just ignore them? They should also put in real ones that look like the virtual ones. People will just get used to the virtual bump.I think they are treating people like they are stupid and spending money in the process... lol
No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
If they want to slow traffic....hmm...get real speed bumps???No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
Plus, wouldn't people just get used to them and ignore them?No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
Traffic is already too slow in Philly! At least it's creative use of money as we all wait for th legislature to pass the budget by June 30--or else 25,000 workers go on furlough.Hmm, virtual speed bumps. I'm not sure what I think.
Only thing to come out of Philly lately was the cheesesteak.Hmm, virtual speed bumps. I'm not sure what I think.
hmmm.. not sure what I think? What next: virtual speed limits?No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
I think that's kind of stupid because the people that drive fast are usually used to the roads that they're on - that's why they're comfortable driving that way; and the routine motorists would figure these optical illusions out pretty quickly - the only way to slow them down and make them more careful is the traditional speed bump.Hmm, virtual speed bumps. I'm not sure what I think.
who knowsHmm, virtual speed bumps. I'm not sure what I think.
That is kinda weird... but if you knew they were virtual wouldn't you just keep going the same speed?? It seems like it would only fool a person a couple times before they became useless.No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
Waste of money. BIG waste of money. Philadelphia has far worse problems than speeders, why not use those tax dollars for better use, like lowering the murder rate?Yes: Virtual speed bumps are a great idea. Technology at it's best!
BUT. Won't help the locals, 'cause they'll know where it's for real..No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
waste of time,stupid ideaHmm, virtual speed bumps. I'm not sure what I think.
what'll they think of next? " virtual gas"No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
if they waste my tax dollars on that crap ill be pissed if anything they should use that money towards a new prison since everyone seems to keep shooting each other here that how we got the nick name killadelphia lolHmm, virtual speed bumps. I'm not sure what I think.
maybe I will go and take my vitual car for a drive and see
No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
That's messed up.Yes: Virtual speed bumps are a great idea. Technology at it's best!
they need those in my neighborhood. I was just walking my dog and I almost got ran over like 5 timesNo: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
I think they could be a problem. Wouldn't people start to ignore them?Yes: Virtual speed bumps are a great idea. Technology at it's best!
They've been using them on the roads in my neighbouthood for several years. Speedbumps without the lawsuits for causing damage to vehicles. And they do work.No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
When I see those things if I'm ever up in Philly, I'll hit the accelerator out of spite.Hmm, virtual speed bumps. I'm not sure what I think.
Let's see what happens here.......No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
Once people learn what they are, they'll ignore them, and possibly ignore the real ones and mess up their car.No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
I foresee a lot of drivers trying to avoid them and moving into the other lane. Then, people learn they are fake and ignore them. Waste of money.No: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
People would eventually speed up after driving over them a couple of timesNo: Virtual speed bumps would be confusing. Bad idea.
after a while u will figure out they arent real and people will just speed right over themHmm, virtual speed bumps. I'm not sure what I think.
Once people realize what they are, won't they just learn to ignore them? Or worse, someone speeding might see them at the last minute and swerve to avoid them, causing a collision? Wouldn't it also create a complacency in the mind, so that a driver ignores ALL objects on the road, even real ones? I don't think that we can artificially change the driving habits of individuals. No matter what ruse we use, and no matter how much money we spend on it, people will drive like idiots if they are idiots to begin with. The only thing that smartens them up is having to accept the consequences for their own actions.Hmm, virtual speed bumps. I'm not sure what I think.
I think they'd need to look more like real speed bumps. Also, wouldn't people start ignoring them once they realized they weren't real speed bumps?