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Ever-larger cars and trucks are causing a safety crisis on US streets – here’s how communities can fight back (theconversation.com)

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Bigger vehicles can be safer in crashes, but far more dangerous for pedestrians.

And the average size of cars and trucks in the U.S. continues to grow. Some current models – like that of the Toyota Rav4 – are a third larger than they were only 15 years ago.

That’s led to a 77% increase in pedestrian fatalities since 2010.

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[-] Nouveau_Burnswick@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

To add to this, if you see a particularly bad intersection, point, whatever: report it!

I've used my city's online tool to get a crosswalk repainted (which slowed vehicles).

I also did a location visit with my neighborhood councillor and a roads guy to the local school during drop off. I don't have results yet, but it kicked off a study from the traffic guy, and my councillor seem to be keeping the follow up.

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