Driver-Side Blind Spots Linked to Rising Number of Pedestrian Deaths: Report

Vehicles with Big Blind Zones Spell Danger to Pedestrians during Left Turns

Parking mandates reinforce the status quo: systemic transportation inequity that prioritizes moving cars, not connecting people to where they need to go. To build more walkable, connected, and inclusive communities, we need parking reform. The post Vehicles with Big Blind Zones Spell Danger to Pedestrians during Left Turns appeared first on America Walks.

Driver-Side Blind Spots Linked to Rising Number of Pedestrian Deaths: Report

Pedestrian fatalities have increased 78% since 2009, with multiple shifts in vehicle design and preference identified as contributing factors. New research shows that operators of vehicles with larger driver-side blind spots are significantly more likely to strike pedestrians during left turns when compared to those with a clearer field of view. The Insurance…