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Term of the Road Dictionary

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  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Operations Traffic Traffic Management Policy
  • Definition : Street or group of streets designed primarily to meet the needs of pedestrians and cyclists and where the speed (20 km/h) and dominance of motor vehicles are reduced, as part of a shared space philosophy. Note: this is an extension of the older residential area concept, which was primarily concerned with local residents.

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