Tag: Traffic Safety
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Why Our Roads Are Failing Us: The Perils of Outdated Research and Poor Urban Planning
Despite decades of technological and infrastructural advancements, the safety of U.S. roads remains a contentious and troubling issue. The alarming rise in pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities signals that something is fundamentally wrong with how we approach road design and urban planning. The primary factor behind this failure is reliance on outdated research and misguided priorities…
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California Senate Mandates Passive Speed Limiters: A Step Forward or Mere Symbolism?
In a move aimed at improving traffic safety, the California Senate has passed a bill mandating the installation of passive speed limiters in all new vehicles by 2029. According to the text of SB 961, the system will use GPS to compare the vehicle’s location with a database of posted speed limits. Drivers will be…
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U.S. to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years
As the U.S. gears up to mandate automatic emergency braking systems in new vehicles, a spectrum of opinions has emerged concerning both the prospective benefits and drawbacks of such a measure. Proponents argue that this technological enforcement will significantly enhance road safety, potentially reducing the number of accidents and fatalities associated with human errors in…