Rewarding Safe Drivers to Cut Crashes | Amarillo News

Albuquerque’s bold new traffic strategy is turning red lights into rewards: drivers who stay at or below the speed limit get a green light sooner, cutting crashes and speeding. Inspired by “rest in red,” cities like Portland are testing similar systems, slashing speeds from 39 to 30 mph. Residents report safer streets, while skeptics question driver compliance—but early data, including from North Carolina, shows promise that positive reinforcement can outperform punishment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f31e0d5701a3a2a