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Compton Rubber Medians Stop Street Takeovers
Compton installs rubber medians to block street takeovers after 45% drop in incidents.
In brief
Compton installs rubber medians to block street takeovers after 45% drop in incidents. Compton, California, placed rubber medians at 22 intersections to stop street takeovers, reducing incidents by 45% since installation. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Street Takeovers in Compton
Street takeovers involve groups of people doing dangerous car maneuvers at intersections.
“street takeovers (sometimes also called "sideshows")”
Compton Installs Rubber Medians
Compton placed rubber bumps at 22 intersections with over 176 bumps installed to stop takeovers.
“rubber bumps”
Rubber Medians Work
Rubber medians reduce vehicle damage and have cut street takeovers by 45% in Compton since installation.
“45% drop in takeovers”
Compton Plans More Medians
Compton will install rubber medians at 23 more intersections to eliminate street takeovers city-wide.
“23 more intersections”
The one thing
Compton, California, placed rubber medians at 22 intersections to stop street takeovers, reducing incidents by 45% since installation.
