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posted by mrpg on Tuesday December 26 2017, @11:04PM   Printer-friendly
from the I-blame-the-internet dept.

[...] In mid-January, the borough’s police force will close 60 streets to all drivers aside from residents and people employed in the borough during the morning and afternoon rush periods, effectively taking most of the town out of circulation for the popular traffic apps — and for everyone else, for that matter.

[...] While a number of communities have devised strategies like turn restrictions and speed humps that affect all motorists, Leonia’s move may be the most extreme response.

[...] Borough officials say their measure is legal, although it may yet get tested in court. Some traffic engineers and elected officials elsewhere say the move may set a precedent that could encourage towns to summarily restrict public access to outsiders.

Source: Navigation Apps Are Turning Quiet Neighborhoods Into Traffic Nightmares

Also: New Jersey town will close streets to fight navigation app traffic


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  • (Score: 1, Touché) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday December 27 2017, @05:53AM (1 child)

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday December 27 2017, @05:53AM (#614623)

    This works pretty well in the country.

    Put up a big gate, along with cattle bars.

    Keep a really big, really angry bull on the other side of the gate. Optionally with a few signs reading:

    NO TRESPASSERS

    THIS PROPERTY PROTECTED BY SMITH & WESSON

    NEVER MIND THE DOG, BEWARE OF OWNER

    The ones stupid enough to ignore the signage are probably not going to argue with 1800 pounds of bloodlust and horns.

    A flock of geese with bad attitudes and goslings also help.

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday December 27 2017, @07:05AM

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday December 27 2017, @07:05AM (#614641)

    Didn't stop Andrew Sachs, but he paid the price.