Dutch Town Removes Traffic Lights!

Are Traffic Lights Necessary?

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I came across this interesting news item the other day.Traffic planners in the Dutch town of Drachten are conducting an experiment which has seen nearly all the traffic lights removed from the streets!

The idea behind the project known as “Shared Space”, is that taking away the lights makes motorists take more care at intersections as they are aware of the greater dangers! It is said that this idea helps  motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to co-exist more happily and safely. If you would like to read the whole article click on this link to the UK Telegraph website

Hmm…what makes me think this approach wouldn`t work in Cyprus?! Perhaps it would make more sense here if we replaced the traditional Traffic lights with a single light that gradually fades from one colour to the next. That would allow drivers more scope for individual interpretation!