In 2007, I was in Cape Town, South Africa. My mission was to attend a one week training on rescue and first aid. Professor Mohammad Dineesh of the Indian
That was over six months ago .I am constrained today to bring up my old piece because of the sensitivity I attach to the matter of checkmating speed through this global mover under the aegis of the UN. I am sure you would be wondering why I am troubled. As a Nigerian, I am merely showing my concern and hoping that we drive this project with the speed needed. This is because the same project is already yielding positives and huge impact in other climes.
A breakdown of the impact of this reduction in speed reveals that the number of collisions has reduced by 25percent while collisions resulting in death or serious injury have reduced by 25percent from 94 to 71. This research underlines once again the importance of reducing vehicle speed to a maximum of 20mph in built-up areas. This is because injuries are reduced and more people can feel safe to walk and cycle.
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