FatCats2fat t1_iy1jnxo wrote on November 28, 2022 at 1:11 AM Reply to comment by sumpdiddlyump_ in The Exceptionally American Problem of Rising Roadway Deaths (includes a focus on pedestrian and cyclist deaths in DC) by woulditkillyoutolift Chaotic isn't necessarily bad. Part of the problem with our roads is that they're so wide and straight that drivers feel safe going way too fast. To an extent, uncomfortable drivers are more cautious, slower, and safer. Permalink Parent 6
FatCats2fat t1_iy1jnxo wrote
Reply to comment by sumpdiddlyump_ in The Exceptionally American Problem of Rising Roadway Deaths (includes a focus on pedestrian and cyclist deaths in DC) by woulditkillyoutolift
Chaotic isn't necessarily bad. Part of the problem with our roads is that they're so wide and straight that drivers feel safe going way too fast.
To an extent, uncomfortable drivers are more cautious, slower, and safer.