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WATCH FOR <br /> <br />CHILDREN CHAPTER, <br /> <br />A variety of signs exist to try and warn of the Cost <br />presence of children, "Watch for Children," .... <br />"Slow, Children at Play," etc. The request for <br />these signs generally stem from parents' con- <br />cern for thekr children's safety in the streets <br />near their home. Unfortunately, the request for <br />ti'ds type of signage is based on a widespread <br />but false belief that traffic signs provide protec- <br />tion. <br /> <br /> Effects <br /> <br />Volumes. No effect <br /> <br />Speed. Little or no effect. <br /> <br />Traffic Noise, Air Quality and Energy Con- <br />sumption. Little or no effect. <br /> <br />Traffic Safety. Little or no effect. <br /> <br /> PLAYING <br /> I~ ~ ' """ ":":~'? ' ;-"' "':" <br /> <br />Neighborhood Traffic Control <br /> <br />January 1994 5-1 <br /> <br /> <br />