Entitlement, defiance, and uppitiness are highways to death on the streets because everyone drives like maniacs all the time on everything everywhere amen

1A Segment: The Pandemic Saw A Spike In Traffic Deaths. What’s Being Done To Stop It? "When cities shut down at the start of the pandemic, streets were emptier. There was more speeding, more drinking and driving, and less seatbelt-wearing. Deaths and serious injuries spiked for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike." "And it didn’t stop once cities reopened. The first half of 2021 had the largest six-month jump in traffic fatalities on record. City leaders and advocates hope the infrastructure bill will help strengthen safety policies." "What’s causing this spike in traffic deaths and what’s being done to stop it?" GUESTS Laura Bliss Reporter, Bloomberg CityLab Calvin Gladney CEO, Smart Growth America Lewis Leff Transportation Safety Officer, City of Austin Transportation Department Jonathan Adkins Executive director, Governors Highway Safety Association Tips to Survive City Riding on Bikeshare Tips to Survive City Riding on Bikeshare My 7-year love affair with a Surly Steamroller A helmet doesn’t protect you — until you crash Keep your indignant rage in check Assume drivers can’t or don’t see you Assume every taxi intends to kill you During rush hour, assume everyone is channeling the Hulk After 4 p.m., assume all drivers, pedestrians, and riders are drunk Picture every pedestrian as a deer-in-the-headlights Assume every driver is both texting and daydreaming Assume every parked car has a driver Follow the laws of physics Turn your head Always have an escape strategy Always cover the brakes Set up your turns and follow-throughs Keep your eyes up Your body is better suspension than the suspension Your saddle is too low: Finally, you’re driving me crazy