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Isn't this just wrong? Speeding is 1 in 4 fatal crashes. Something like 1 in 2 is 'running over a pedestrian'. Why can't we fix that? Why don't we talk about th
by JoeAltmaier 5y ago
Isn't this just wrong? Speeding is 1 in 4 fatal crashes. Something like 1 in 2 is 'running over a pedestrian'. Why can't we fix that? Why don't we talk about that, instead of some marginal issue like speeding?
- sigstoat 5y agoDo you think these things aren't all intertwined? I'll note that the article specifically claims that speeds are too high on local roads, which I'd think you'd appreciate. I see the garbage speed limits (set haphazardly, frequently to generate revenue, etc), as producing a generalized contempt for traffic law, which isn't good for pedestrians.
- JoeAltmaier 5y agoIf 'local roads' mean rural, then no, there aren't many pedestrians there. I'd imagine most pedestrian fatalities are simply crosswalks in town.
- sigstoat 5y agono, that isn't what that means. perhaps commenting on the subject will be more fruitful for you if you familiarize yourself with it.
- JoeAltmaier 5y agoYes I read it. Rereading, I see they use the the term to mean neighborhood streets. Then yes, it's entirely possible the pedestrian carnage has little to do with speed limits, and mostly to do with inadequate crossings. In fact, we know that to be true because only 1/4 of fatal accidents have speed as a factor. I suggest boning up on basic statistics!