r/qualitynews 1d ago

New Orleans’ planned barriers only designed to withstand crashes of 10mph

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/05/new-orleans-street-barriers-safety
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u/oneloneolive 1d ago

”Engineers found such a pickup could enter the crowded tourist strip at speeds ranging from 12-70mph – yet city officials are installing new street barriers that can only withstand 10mph impacts, according to an April city-contracted engineering analysis and city bid documents reviewed by Reuters.”