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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.
Last on
Sat 19 May 201222:15
BBC Radio 4
Broadcasts
- Wed 16 May 201220:45BBC Radio 4
- Sat 19 May 201222:15BBC Radio 4
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Four Thought
Series of thought-provoking talks on topics that affect culture and society.





