The article critiques the infrastructure design standards set by traffic engineers, particularly the concept of 'clear zones' which prioritize vehicle safety over pedestrian protection. Specifically, recent incidents, like a reckless driver crashing into a sidewalk fixture, highlight the risks posed by fixed objects positioned too close to pedestrian areas. The standards dictate that such features should be located far from roadways to minimize potential hazards, yet this same logic fails to account for the dangers posed to pedestrians standing in the vicinity of these features. It calls into question current engineering practices and their implications for urban safety.
Clear zones are intended to allow drivers who lose control to recover safely, but placing fixed objects near sidewalks increases pedestrian risk significantly.
Traffic engineers prioritize the location of fixed impediments, insisting they be situated as far from roadways as possible, which contradicts safety for pedestrians.
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