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		Detrytus 20 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Helsinki records zero traffic deaths for full year 30km/h is actually above the average travel speed you typically achieve in a big city, if you take traffic jams into account.

SoftTalker 20 days ago | [–]

Yes, take Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. 4 or 5 lanes in each direction, 30mph speed limit, and average speed is often about 5-10mph.

moralestapia 20 days ago | [–]

Exactly my point.

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