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Radio Berkshire,02 Jan 2026,7 mins

The Slough Experiment

Secret Berkshire

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In the 1950s, Slough town became a national testbed for road safety. Lorin Bozkurt visits Crown Corner to uncover the ideas trialled here, from zebra crossings to linked traffic lights, and their lasting impact on Britain’s roads. Photo: Getty

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