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john harbaugh has been compromised to a permanent end

[Free Ravens Fan @bmorebass]

@readmynovels @Boenau Its funny you say that bc crowding the road is the only way to keep drivers from speeding

[Free Ravens Fan @bmorebass]

@herculezg Big drip💧

[Andy Boenau @Boenau]

87% of American drivers ages 35-44 use cell phones while driving.

1 in 3 have either been in or know someone who's been in a crash while a driver was using a cell phone.

People think they won't get in a crash because they're a better driver than those other texters.

This gets extra dangerous when add vehicle size to the mix. America's most popular SUVs and trucks have designs that make it really hard to see people around you. So this "little mistakes" while texting are compounded.

[Andy Boenau @Boenau]

"Using technology to restrict the speed of my car is Orwellian."

That's a sadly common worldview at the moment.

People like driving fast. It feels safe enough when you're in a soundproof, climate-controlled box. Who knows if driving fast is more about enjoying speed or just being impatient, late, anxious, etc.

Whatever the reason, the faster you drive, the more severe the crash. Every day, 100+ Americans are killed in traffic crashes and thousands more are seriously injured.

Speed is a fundamental factor in severe crashes. Reduce speeds in cities and suburbs, and you'll reduce the number of Americans suffering from crashes. It's absurd to think that the freedom to own motor vehicles and travel where you please also means the freedom to put other travelers in harm's way.

If people won't change driving behavior on their own, we'll either continue racking up a preventable body count, or governments will intervene with strict policies about car use. I don't want that to happen.

A couple obvious options would go a long way:

(1) Stop giving out drivers licenses like a door prize to anyone and everyone. Dramatically change the process to include cognitive tests, frequent re-tests, extra thorough testing for people operating sports cars, large SUVs & trucks, etc. That would help get people to treat motor vehicles like the powerful machines that they are.

(2) At the source, manufacturers can use technology to limit acceleration and speed of motor vehicles. The idea that we all need the ability to leap out of a red light or hit 120 in the interstate because you never know when you'll be in an emergency is so dumb. What actually happens is "emergency" is "I was farting around on my phone in the morning and now I'm late for work."

People make mistakes while driving. That's inevitable. But in populated areas like cities, towns, and suburbs, death in traffic is not inevitable. If more people showed self control while driving powerful machines, the life savings would be extraordinary.

[Andy Boenau @Boenau]

Travelers want air travel to be safe. They aren't given vote or veto power about whether or not safety is a priority for airlines. They don't vote about how to design wings, doors, landing gear, and air circulation.

Travelers DO get to vote with their wallet on routes, price points, seat location, flight duration, reliability, etc.

The same should be true with surface transportation. Travelers shouldn't vote or veto lane width, design speed, accessibility, multimodal accommodations, and other safe systems measures.

There's a visceral and childish reaction to label this outlook an attack on democracy. As if your life and my life should be up for discussion or a vote.

"We thought about making this street safer, but some people in another neighborhood don't like it."

Stop asking IF people want safety improvements. Even though traffic fatalities are like a 9/11 every month, most people don't understand (1) traffic crash frequency, (2) how street design contributes to crashes, and (3) that tons of crashes are preventable.

Every week you can read another story of a safety improvement killed by popular vote. Americans continually choose personal convenience over general safety.

The better way to engage the traveling public is to teach them about Vision Zero, speed management, and crash reduction. Help them understand the importance of engineering, enforcement, and education. And as safety options are designed, ask for comments and votes on those safer options.

It's possible to change America's safety culture.
It's possible to calm people down behind the wheel.
It's possible to reach Vision Zero.

But not if voters are given the choice between their personal convenience and other people's safety.

[Boo @IzaBooboo]

Ok, but

[Free Ravens Fan @bmorebass]

@RavensTalkPod If it's just of these 4 then probably allen if nothing else bc burrow is always injured and hasn't proven he can be good without jamarr chase

[Andy Boenau @Boenau]

People don't like thinking about the outcomes of dangerous driving, because their conscious might weigh on them to change their driving behavior.

For example, "I wasn't driving a stolen car" doesn't make driving 45mph on a city street any less dangerous.

[𝒆𝒏𝒙𝒄𝒉 @EN0CX]

Remember when this old lady asked Tay Keith to play his beat louder then she started dancing. RIP Tay Keith. 🕊️🕊️🐐

[Free Ravens Fan @bmorebass]

@BrianBrenberg Most wouldnt be able to eat for days after that garbage

[niels-bille 🛵🌈🌟 @soupcore]

twitter has always had this incredible ability to create a “apparently everyone is saying…” talking point, based on the opinion of a singular fifteen year old

[Boston Smalls @smalls2672]

As an American, I endorse this message.

[Free Ravens Fan @bmorebass]

@JL4486 Racism

[Polymarket Sports @PolymarketSport]

🚨FACT: Mauricio Pochettino is tied for the most World Cup wins as USMNT manager after only two matches

[Free Ravens Fan @bmorebass]

@straight_red Kid has braces, who cares what his dumbass opinion is lol

[Free Ravens Fan @bmorebass]

@NoahMF Same thing as bowing down to kentuckians who vomit out the word "Louisville." Fine if that's your accent but it's not mine

[Free Ravens Fan @bmorebass]

Sad thing is reckless vehicular murder will only catch attention from the suburbs folks bc it happened in the city

[Justin Fenton @justin_fenton]

Horrific news releases from @BaltimorePolice this pm:
-Girl, 3, killed after being hit by car driven by 14 y/o who stole it from family
-Woman, 56, stabbed to death; 50 y/o taken into custody
-Man, 19, killed, hit by car while riding scooter
-Man, 24, fatally shot inside business

[Free Ravens Fan @bmorebass]

@ManagerTactical The statue knows, you cant trick it. Bad news for brazil

[Free Ravens Fan @bmorebass]

@HistoryWJacob Just say you dont watch soccer