Sentences with phrase «reduction in traffic»

Courts giving drivers a reduction in the traffic ticket fine or dismissing the ticket altogether causes many drivers to take driving school at Driving University.

Another study done by TERI that looked at the unique case of Jharsuguda in Odisha where the primary source of heat island effect is due to coal mines and intense heat waves stressed on the need of interventions like creation of sinks like wetlands and conserving dense forests to reduction in traffic flow through new flyovers, introduction of coal washeries, among others, to make the area more liveable which is already prone to touching unliveable hot temperatures.

The resulting benefits can include lower travel costs, improved mobility, better community health through reduced local air pollution and physical activities resulting from non ‐ motorized transport, greater energy security, improved safety, and time savings through reduction in traffic congestion.

«Primarily enforced texting laws that banned only young drivers from texting were the most effective at reducing deaths among the 15 - to 21 - year - old cohort, with an associated 11 percent reduction in traffic fatalities among this age group in states with such bans.»

The reduction in traffic may benefit drivers hoping to avoid being stuck at a virtual standstill, but the biggest beneficiary of the plan may be straphangers.

Our findings contribute to the body of evidence suggesting reductions in traffic noise could be beneficial to our health.»

States with secondarily enforced restrictions did not see any significant reductions in traffic fatalities.

It provides several benefits: more accurate insurance pricing, increased insurance affordability, a 10 % reduction in total vehicle mileage, a 12 - 15 % reduction in vehicle crashes and insurance claims (it is particularly effective at reducing crashes because it gives the highest risk motorists the greatest incentive to reduce mileage), consumer cost savings (motorists are predicted to save an average of $ 50 - 100 annually in net insurance costs), and significant reductions in traffic congestion, road and parking facility costs and pollution.

Not exact matches

One benefit of having employees live so close to campus is a reduction in the amount of traffic in the area, according to the blog post.

Bill Sandiford, president of Oshawa - based Telnet Communications, says 35 % of the traffic that leaves his ISP's network goes through the Toronto exchange, which he says translates into a 35 % reduction in what are called «transit costs.»

Broad reductions in incomes and employment pushed down overall miles driven in the U.S., contributing to steep declines in traffic fatalities in 2009 and 2010.

Though the arrival of the robot car promised a dramatic reduction in the 1.25 million road traffic deaths that occur around the globe each year, there was also the sneaking suspicion that someday, for some reason, a self - driving vehicle would cause a collision — perhaps because of a string of bad code, an unexpected equipment failure, or an impossible decision.

The result was a 20 % reduction in vehicles within the cordon and a 30 % improvement in traffic speeds.

But the most surprising result of London's experiment, according to Richard Arnott, a transportation expert at Boston College, is the manner in which public transit benefited from the reduction in car traffic.

The Vancouver - based athletic apparel company's stock is now trading at a two - year low following what many call «a PR nightmare» of 2013 and slow traffic in January caused the firm's second reduction in a month's time of its fourth - quarter revenue and earnings guidance.

A cut in consumers» paychecks — with the expiration on Jan. 1 of the payroll tax break established during the recession — might mean less traffic for many restaurants, or a reduction in the amount of money people are willing to spend on casual food.

«My constituents will also benefit indirectly from the speedier flow of traffic and reduction in vehicle idling.»

The heavy traffic of diesel trailer trucks, which has been an ongoing issue in the South End, was originally addressed in the microgrid project literature as a reduction: «Noise associated with the obsolete emergency diesel generators will no longer exist and tractor - trailer trucks delivering fuel will be reduced,» the project's FAQ site reads.

For instance, many aspects of de Blasio's traffic safety plan, like the reduction in the citywide speed limit, are met with distain on Staten Island.

Soares announced Friday morning that as an addition to current DWI policy in Albany County, his office will no longer allow plea reductions to charges of Vehicle and Traffic Law 1198, Circumventing an Ignition Interlock Device.

Making Streets Safer through Vision Zero: In 2015, New York City saw the fewest traffic fatalities in history, with a 22 % reduction resulting from reduced speed limits and comprehensive safety planIn 2015, New York City saw the fewest traffic fatalities in history, with a 22 % reduction resulting from reduced speed limits and comprehensive safety planin history, with a 22 % reduction resulting from reduced speed limits and comprehensive safety plans.

Under this «traffic - light» system, if seismic activity exceeds preset thresholds, reductions in injection would be made.

«Except in areas with minimal traffic, we always found there would be a significant reduction,» said Paulson, who is also a member of UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.

«The results, which demonstrate a reduction in both noise and energy consumption, raise the interesting issue of a technology «transfer» by which conventional cars could be fitted with tires developed for electric cars, combined with a re-assessment of what road surfacing textures should be used in heavy traffic areas.

The argument is based on the premise that the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards imposed in 1975 resulted in a reduction of vehicle weights, which in turn caused about 2,000 traffic deaths a year that would not have occurred otherwise.

One demonstrated some reduction in the impact of nearby traffic air pollution in a residence using an air filter while another failed to show any benefit.

They put together their research and presented to state and city agencies, resulting in a reduction in diesel traffic in the neighborhood.

The reduction of single occupancy vehicles from the road is an integral component to reducing traffic congestion, strengthening the investment in our Nation's infrastructure by reducing vehicle strain on roads and bridges, and reducing emissions.

The much, much shorter and closely spaced gear ratios mean a 1.7 - second reduction in 0 - to -60-mph time - the four - cylinder is now able to easily keep up with traffic.

Owing to the reduction in size and weight driving the Acadia in pesky city traffic is now easier but some amount of body roll sets in when you turn at high speed or drive on highway.

«A poor connection within the vehicle's wiring harness may result in a reduction of steering assist from the vehicle's motor driven power steering system or the inability to move the vehicle's shifter from the «park» position,» the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

The CR - Vs new styling and engineering changes have afforded a reduction in the width of the A-pillar, so there's no chunky blind spot to obscure the view in traffic or on roundabouts.

Toyota performed independent calculations based on accident data from the Institute for Traffic Accident Research and Data Analysis (ITARDA) and determined that vehicles equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense package experience an approximately 50 % reduction in rear - end collisions compared to vehicles without the safety package.

Forward collision warning systems that meet performance criteria set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and autobrake systems that provide only minimal speed reduction in IIHS tests earn a basic rating.

The benefit of Traffic Jam Assist is a reduction in both driver input and stress in heavy traffic on multi-lane roads such as freeways, tollways and expreTraffic Jam Assist is a reduction in both driver input and stress in heavy traffic on multi-lane roads such as freeways, tollways and expretraffic on multi-lane roads such as freeways, tollways and expressways.

Even when taking into account the reduction in passenger traffic to London around the time of the 2012 Olympic Games, this is a strong result.

Its opening is expected to mean a big reduction in rental car traffic on North Harbor Drive, the access road from downtown San Diego to the airport terminals.

For example, when I sold my car and used a bicycle as a primary mode of transport, the motor traffic levels in my area didn't noticeably change, but I had to deal with the increased vulnerability, increased exposure to crappy UK weather (which is the same when you grow your own veg), reduction in mobility and increased fatigue.

A 0.7 % reduction in NOx concentration could be achieved by a 1.1 % reduction in road traffic NOx emissions on the street based on a central London vehicle mix.

The CDM Board at its 99th meeting here in Bonn approved a new methodology for calculating the volume of emission reductions achieved through projects that establish bicycle lanes, bicycle parking, and bicycle - sharing programmes, encouraging a shift in passenger transport modes from their usual fossil - fuel - burning traffic in favor of clean and green pedal power such as bicycles, three - wheelers or e-bikes.

The traffic - related nitrogen oxide emissions in the Federal Republic of Germany have fallen sharply since the introduction of the emission limitation for road traffic in 1960 up until today and a further reduction by a total of 86 % in maximum emissions is expected in the future as well [58].

And while the transit share has risen in response to congestion pricing, there was an equally large increase, driven mainly by a reduction in car traffic, in the years before 2003 (see table 1.6 in the above link).

But airlines will change their flight strategies with an overall reduction in air traffic.

For Sunday, the snow is expected to cause a 20 - percent traffic reduction at Heathrow, and French air traffic authorities have ordered a 40 percent cut in take - offs and landings at Paris» Charles De Gaulle and Orly airports.

Or, would you prefer an to hire a lawyer who specifically defends traffic ticket cases and knows the ins and outs of not only the California Vehicle Code, local ordinances and who to achieve reductions and negotiate traffic resolutions?

In 2009 pollution reduction requirements resulted in truck traffic increases in on the Richardson HighwaIn 2009 pollution reduction requirements resulted in truck traffic increases in on the Richardson Highwain truck traffic increases in on the Richardson Highwain on the Richardson Highway.

While there has been a steady reduction in commercial vehicle fatalities and serious injuries since 2000, semi-tractor trailers were involved in a majority of traffic - related deaths and injuries.

Experts are hopeful that these tactics will lead to a reduction in the number of traffic fatalities caused by teenage drivers in Florida.

The reduction in collisions may simply be due to less vehicular traffic as drivers avoid roads with bike lanes.

Many factors may be to blame for the drastic increase in collisions including a reduction of officers patrolling the segment from six CHP officers in 2015 to as few as two now, distracted drivers on cell phones, and increased traffic.