Some US cities have begun rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights
Summary
Two U.S. cities, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Portland, Oregon, have started using a new traffic light system that rewards drivers who follow the speed limit by giving them earlier green lights. This system, called "rest in red," has helped reduce crashes and injuries on busy streets by encouraging safer driving.Key Facts
- Albuquerque and Portland implemented a traffic light system that detects vehicle speed.
- Drivers traveling at or below the speed limit get green lights earlier, while speeding drivers face more red lights.
- Albuquerque’s system was installed on Lead and Coal avenues, busy one-way streets.
- The new system led to a significant drop in crashes and injuries along these corridors.
- Portland calls this system a “virtual speed bump” and saw average speeds drop from 39 mph to the 30 mph speed limit.
- Oregon State University researchers are studying Portland’s system to check its effectiveness.
- Residents in Albuquerque notice fewer reckless driving incidents and crashes since the system started.
- The system encourages drivers to slow down by rewarding law-abiding behavior instead of just punishing speeding.
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