Yes, it's not "vexing" when you look around. I'm glad there's data out there as proof as well. Unfortunately, I don't think much will happen on a policy front.

Yes, it's not "vexing" when you look around. I'm glad there's data out there as proof as well. Unfortunately, I don't think much will happen on a policy front. US manufacturers are no longer building sedans and are focused on crossovers (which all look and act the same) and trucks. There's even an electric Hummer now which, I don't know, seems to miss the point. No one of anyone political party will go against what the car industry is doing (see all the bailouts across the years) because it's almost as untouchable as Wall Street in terms of looking like you're supporting blue collar jobs programs, union jobs, etc. even if it has a negative effect on society. In a post earlier in the week, someone pointed out the CAFE regulations. That might be the best route. The other side of it is designing cities that have safer streets. Here in LA, that means painting a lane and throwing up some plastic pylons vs actual time, money, and effort to reduce the amount of travel on streets and the speeds we can get up to.