The recent death of a Boston bike-safety advocate has heightened attention to an issue that many U.S. cities continue to face. Harvard Kennedy School faculty member Justin de Benedictis-Kessner explains what is at stake.
Right, but the proposal in the article is “traffic fatalities is because traffic goes too fast, make them drive slower”, then they wonder why it’s not popular. It’s rare that I see proposals actually bringing forth things that would reduce the amount of traffic needed.
It’s not either or, it is both.
You deserve a grocery store nearby. You also deserve not to be hit by a driver while walking to that grocery store.
Right, but the proposal in the article is “traffic fatalities is because traffic goes too fast, make them drive slower”, then they wonder why it’s not popular. It’s rare that I see proposals actually bringing forth things that would reduce the amount of traffic needed.