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Re: How to Meaningfully Improve Traffic Safety |
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Posted by AlM on Wed Nov 19 09:22:03 2014, in response to Re: How to Meaningfully Improve Traffic Safety, posted by Stephen Bauman on Wed Nov 19 00:13:45 2014. I hope at that time I'll be able to cross streets without getting hit by drivers who believe 40+ mph is safe. Cars are a greater threat to me as a pedestrian than muggers.I agree that cars are a greater threat than muggers. But maybe because I am Manhattan-oriented I don't find it to be speeding that's the issue, it's reckless failure to yield. To me, the biggest danger is the vehicle driver who makes a turn, usually at about 20 mph, and fails to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. SUVs and trucks are pretty dangerous even at 20 because they will smash the entire body; at least with a compact car the victim's legs will get hit and he'll end up sprawled on the hood, hurt but alive. An acquaintance of mine was killed by a turning SUV and I see this type of recklessness (usually not resulting in injuries) almost every day of my life. |
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