Intelligent Speed Humps

bigman · 9th November 2005, 01:45

Interesting idea although a bit costly.

http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/art...857805,00.html

Soft-hearted humps gain ground

“Intelligent” speed bumps that flatten out for motorists who are driving under the speed limit could soon be introduced by councils across Britain. The Transcalm bumps, made of rubber, include a valve system that detects vehicle speeds and remain rigid for those breaking the limit.
Dunlop, which developed the system in association with Cambridge University, is in discussion with local authorities including Birmingham and several London boroughs and plans to install up to 1,000 before the end of next year. It claims the bumps, which cost between £2,500 and £4,000, have “none of the disadvantages of conventional road humps”.

Motorists have long complained of damage to their cars from solid humps and bus drivers have sued councils over back injuries. The London Ambulance Service estimates that 500 lives are lost each year due to increased response times, which it attributes largely to speed bumps. The Transcalm humps, which have been successfully tested in the City of London, deflate regardless of speed for emergency vehicles.

“They eliminate stop-start driving so cars use less fuel and as they’re made of rubber they are less likely to damage vehicles,” said a Dunlop Transcalm spokesman. “We have had a lot of interest from councils in this country and in Denmark and Sweden.”

gr8guzzler · 9th November 2005, 01:53

Nice idea, but will it actually work....???

Questions that immediately come to my mind are...

* What if there is one vehicle at below speed limit and another above it passing through simultaneously?
* Since they are made of rubber, will anyone really slow down for them?

Badcheetah · 9th November 2005, 01:56

Hey Big Man ,

Nice find yaar , but do you seriously think some one would be implemented this in the INDIAN METRO's even ??? NOPE . to start with they have to give us proper roads .

and then think about speed breakers .

But one thing is for sure if you send this link to the trasnport minister , he might just a deligation to LONDON courtsey the Tax Payers Hard earned and willing or unvilingly given tax money for a feasability study tour . and come back a lot of Phirangi Stuff for his house .
LOL .

But serously nice idea . Dont kow how practcle it will be even in London.

May be our Grand children might enjoy those roads and those Bumps .

bigman · 9th November 2005, 02:17

Badcheetah

We sure do need proper roads before we can even think about these speed humps.

Good one about the ministers. I guess I could write to Laloo. I am sure he would be willing to look at these speed bumps for the railways.

AvinashKeezh · 9th November 2005, 10:08

this is for a place wherein bus drivers sue concil because of the damage caused to their backs due to the road humps

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so we'd rather not talk of that being put in any of the indian cities!

ak

9th November 2005, 01:45	#1
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	Intelligent Speed Humps Interesting idea although a bit costly. http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/art...857805,00.html Soft-hearted humps gain ground “Intelligent” speed bumps that flatten out for motorists who are driving under the speed limit could soon be introduced by councils across Britain. The Transcalm bumps, made of rubber, include a valve system that detects vehicle speeds and remain rigid for those breaking the limit. Dunlop, which developed the system in association with Cambridge University, is in discussion with local authorities including Birmingham and several London boroughs and plans to install up to 1,000 before the end of next year. It claims the bumps, which cost between £2,500 and £4,000, have “none of the disadvantages of conventional road humps”. Motorists have long complained of damage to their cars from solid humps and bus drivers have sued councils over back injuries. The London Ambulance Service estimates that 500 lives are lost each year due to increased response times, which it attributes largely to speed bumps. The Transcalm humps, which have been successfully tested in the City of London, deflate regardless of speed for emergency vehicles. “They eliminate stop-start driving so cars use less fuel and as they’re made of rubber they are less likely to damage vehicles,” said a Dunlop Transcalm spokesman. “We have had a lot of interest from councils in this country and in Denmark and Sweden.”
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9th November 2005, 01:53	#2
gr8guzzler BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 653 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Nice idea, but will it actually work....??? Questions that immediately come to my mind are... * What if there is one vehicle at below speed limit and another above it passing through simultaneously? * Since they are made of rubber, will anyone really slow down for them?
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9th November 2005, 01:56	#3
Badcheetah BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 123 Thanked: 3 Times	way BIG for INDIA Hey Big Man , Nice find yaar , but do you seriously think some one would be implemented this in the INDIAN METRO's even ??? NOPE . to start with they have to give us proper roads . and then think about speed breakers . But one thing is for sure if you send this link to the trasnport minister , he might just a deligation to LONDON courtsey the Tax Payers Hard earned and willing or unvilingly given tax money for a feasability study tour . and come back a lot of Phirangi Stuff for his house . LOL . But serously nice idea . Dont kow how practcle it will be even in London. May be our Grand children might enjoy those roads and those Bumps .
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9th November 2005, 02:17	#4
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	Badcheetah We sure do need proper roads before we can even think about these speed humps. Good one about the ministers. I guess I could write to Laloo. I am sure he would be willing to look at these speed bumps for the railways.
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9th November 2005, 10:08	#5
AvinashKeezh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 234 Thanked: 11 Times	this is for a place wherein bus drivers sue concil because of the damage caused to their backs due to the road humps .. so we'd rather not talk of that being put in any of the indian cities! ak
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