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"Pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. have skyrocketed 46% since 2009"
#transportation #pedestrians
https://www.freep.com/story/news/2018/05/08/pedestrian-deaths-skyrocket-suvs-share-blame/585379002/
@steven I hadn't heard SUVs as a potential reason, but it makes sense (and I don't doubt distraction has an impact.)
@Holly There is actually an entire field of research looking into designing vehicles to be safer for pedestrians
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedestrian_safety_through_vehicle_design
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@steven I hadn't heard SUVs as a potential reason, but it makes sense (and I don't doubt distraction has an impact.)