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Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada discuss the ongoing issue of traffic safety and road design in the United States. Despite advancements in vehicle safety, over 42,000 people died in traffic crashes in 2022. The hosts argue that the U.
S. has a higher rate of traffic fatalities compared to other wealthy nations, and this is partly due to cultural attitudes and a lack of political will to implement stronger safety regulations and road design improvements. They discuss how features like roundabouts, narrower lanes and traffic-calming measures can significantly improve road safety, but often face resistance from the public.
The hosts also note that aggressive and distracted driving behaviors have worsened in recent years, and suggest automated speed enforcement could help address this. Looking to the future, the hosts are optimistic that the rise of autonomous vehicles could have a positive impact on overall driving behavior, as self-driving cars would follow traffic laws and set a new standard for safe driving. However, they also raise ethical questions about public acceptance of autonomous vehicle technology, even if it proves to be statistically safer than human drivers.
, by Matthew Shaer, The New York Times Magazine , by Matthew Yglesias, Slow Boring , by Demetria Gallegos, The Wall Street Journal , by Aurel Niculescu, Auto Evolution is a digital strategist with Lee Enterprises, and Richard Kyte is the director of the in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He is also the author of.
