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Martin Cassini: The Case Against Traffic Lights

Campaigner Martin Cassini argues that the UK system for managing traffic is overdue for radical reform and it should trust human nature rather than trying to control it.

Campaigner Martin Cassini argues that our system for managing traffic is overdue for radical reform and should be based on trust in human nature rather than an obsession with controlling it. He says a drastic cut in the number of traffic lights would begin the transformation, saving lives, time and money.
Four Thought is a series of talks with a personal viewpoint recorded in front of an audience at the RSA in London.
Producer: Sheila Cook.

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  • Wed 16 May 2012 20:45
  • Sat 19 May 2012 22:15

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