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U.S. pedestrian deaths reach a 40-year high (text.npr.org)
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[-] Jambalaya@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

How does this article not mention the SIZE of new trucks and SUVs? Even 15 years ago a new truck or SUV had a much smaller front end. Now if you buy a new truck its front is 6 feet tall! No wonder there are more deaths! This is a problem that needs to be regulated at the manufacturer level, not just the infrastructure level.

Remember when they banned hood ornaments for posing a risk to pedestrians? How about we ban hoods that are taller than the average person?

this post was submitted on 26 Jun 2023
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