speed bumps
Pavement traffic slowers
Speed bumps are raised ridges built across roads to force drivers to slow down.
They appear in parking lots, residential streets, and school zones.
Figuratively, a speed bump is any minor obstacle that slows progress without stopping it entirely: The permit delay was just a speed bump—we'll break ground next month.
Measures slowing vehicle speeds
- road humpsRaised pavement to slow vehicles
- pavementHard road covering
- streetsPublic urban ways
- vehiclesMachines for transportation
intersection · neighborhood · residential · drivers · automobiles · traffic flow · school zone · parking lot
Device to slow motion
- decelerateReduce velocity
- crawlMove slowly, low
- slow downReduce pace or speed
- ease upBecome less intense
moderate · slacken · jolt · jarring · suspension · gradual · gentle · creep
Protection for those walking
- cautionCareful attention to risk
- protectionGuarding against harm
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- school zonesAreas surrounding educational buildings
crossings · enforcement · warning signs · visibility · awareness · child safety · traffic control · accident prevention
Something blocking the way
- setbackReverse in progress
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- challengeTest of ability
- delayEnforced waiting period
hurdle · complication · snag · impediment · roadblock · difficulty · stumbling block · hiccup
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
- inconvenienceMinor difficulty or trouble
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
- hindranceBarrier to progress
obstacle · interruption · delay · jarring · jolt · wear and tear · bottleneck · hassle
Shaping cities physically
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- road designPlanning vehicle pathways
- zoningSectioning areas by use
- city planningDesigning how towns develop
transportation policy · streetscape · community development · public works · accessibility · mobility · municipal
traffic calming
Measures slowing vehicle speeds
- road humpsRaised pavement to slow vehicles
- pavementHard road covering
- streetsPublic urban ways
vehicles · intersection · neighborhood · residential · drivers · automobiles · traffic flow · school zone · parking lot · asphalt
brake
Device to slow motion
- decelerateReduce velocity
- crawlMove slowly, low
- slow downReduce pace or speed
ease up · moderate · slacken · jolt · jarring · suspension · gradual · gentle · creep · idle
pedestrian safety
Protection for those walking
- cautionCareful attention to risk
- protectionGuarding against harm
- preventionStopping something before occurring
school zones · crossings · enforcement · warning signs · visibility · awareness · child safety · traffic control · accident prevention · guardrails
obstacle
Something blocking the way
delay · hurdle · complication · snag · impediment · roadblock · difficulty · stumbling block · hiccup
frustration
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
- inconvenienceMinor difficulty or trouble
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
hindrance · obstacle · interruption · delay · jarring · jolt · wear and tear · bottleneck · hassle · aggravation
urban design
Shaping cities physically
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- road designPlanning vehicle pathways
- zoningSectioning areas by use
city planning · transportation policy · streetscape · community development · public works · accessibility · mobility · municipal
- obstaclesbarriers, block, obstacles, barrier, blockers
- public worksstreets, sidewalks, sewers, traffic lights, stop sign
- setbacksfailing, back to square one, stuck, losing, stumbles
- streetscapestreet lamp, street trees, streetlight, street furniture, street light
- pedestrian safetycrosswalks, sidewalks, crossing guards, pedestrian crossings, pedestrian signals
- Vehicle Safetyairbags, seat belts, ABS, antilock brakes, anti-lock brakes
speed bumpsopen highway
fast lane · autobahn · straightaway · expressway · green lights
speed bumpsfast track
Accelerated advancement path
catalyst · tailwind · green light · smooth sailing · springboard
speed, bump, speedy, speeding, speeds, speedily, high-speed, speedboat, speediness