Every driver has experienced a confusing or dangerous intersection — lanes that don’t line up, signals that don’t make sense, or blind corners that force risky decisions. But beyond frustration, these poorly designed intersections can have deadly consequences. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), more than 25% of all traffic fatalities in the United States occur at or near intersections. The design of these intersections often plays a larger role in crashes than driver error alone.
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Are Poorly Designed Intersections Costing Lives?
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How to Use Streetmix to Design Safer Intersections
Streetmix is a powerful online tool that allows anyone—from city planners to concerned residents—to create street cross-section diagrams. It’s especially useful when advocating for improvements at dangerous intersections where pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers face safety risks. With Streetmix, you can visualize traffic-calming strategies like narrower lanes, protected bike paths, raised crosswalks, and median islands—all from your browser.
Why Cars Are Getting 'Dumber': The Shift Towards Simplicity in Automotive Design
In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend in the automotive industry towards simplifying car features and technologies, leading many to wonder why cars seem to be getting "dumber." This shift is not about a decrease in intelligence but rather a strategic move by automakers to meet evolving consumer preferences, improve reliability, and enhance overall user experience. Let’s delve into why this trend is happening and what it means for the future of driving.