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Counter-Intuitive Department: Sometimes, Traffic Controls Make Streets More Dangerous
Since the very first center line appeared on a Michigan road in 1911, many have questioned whether the design norms that govern U.S. roads really make them "safe", or simply less dangerous than the anarchic days of early motordom — though still nowhere near as safe as the days before the car dominated American roads at all. Here's why.
January 23, 2023
Study: Distracting Roadside Safety Billboards May Cause 17K Crashes A Year
Just in time for today's announcement by the DOT: These signs are provoking a conversation among advocates about the limits of on-road safety messages more broadly.
May 2, 2022
