DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo authorities seek to reduce traffic deaths with a new urban initiative. The National District City Hall, working with guidance from the Partnership for Healthy Cities, has launched “Ni un chin más rápido” (Not a Bit Faster), a strategic initiative designed to transform driving habits in the capital, reports Adalberto de la Rosa in Diario Libre.

The initiative, which began with a formal ordinance and a pilot plan, is backed by Bloomberg Philanthropies and Vital Strategies. Moving forward, the project calls for stricter enforcement, the potential use of technology like tachographs for public transport, and a massive public awareness campaign to ensure that the city’s streets become safer for drivers and pedestrians alike.

The project aims to lower the standard speed limit on major thoroughfares from 60 km/h (37 mph) to 50 km/h (31 mph), a threshold the World Health Organization (WHO) identifies as critical for saving lives in urban environments.

“At 50...