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The technology to end traffic deaths exists. Why aren’t we using it? (www.fastcompany.com)
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Just to be clear, I do think the obvious solution to terrible things like this is vastly expanded public transit so that people don't have to rely on cars to get everywhere, not overhyped technology and driving aids that are still only marginally better than a human driver. I just thought the article was interesting.

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[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Trams, sure

Still trains.

If cities are designed better, trains get more effective. Do mixed zoning and put housing on top of shopping, and the last mile plan problem is largely solved. For the rest, bicycles and buses work well.

And walking can be way better with moving walkways. They're popular at airports, and I'd love to see them more in malls and maybe underground/covered sidewalks.

The most important thing is to commit and make driving more annoying so solutions to the last mile problem can be created. Otherwise you'll just end up with gridlock.

[–] 0x0@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Still trains.

Subways makes more sense.

put housing on top of shopping

Somewhat common where I live, not common enough though.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

Subways

Also trains. If it runs on rails, it's a train.