2023-08-10
46 分钟Americans are so accustomed to the standard intersection that we rarely consider how dangerous it can be — as well as costly, time-wasting, and polluting. Is it time to embrace the lowly, lovely roundabout?
Hey there, it's Stephen Dubner.
We recently published an episode called why is the US so good at killing pedestrians?
That episode got a lot of listens, but I don't see that as necessarily a good thing.
I think a lot of people listen because they are starting to realize how dangerous our roads and streets have become.
But it isn't all our roads and streets.
Many crashes and many traffic injuries and deaths happen at intersections.
And many of the most dangerous intersections are controlled by traffic lights.
So maybe the traffic lights aren't doing a good job of preventing crashes.
Is there a better way to control an intersection?
That's what the following episode is about.
We first published it in 2021.
We have now updated facts and figures as necessary.
Let us know what you think.
Our email is radioactive.
As always, thanks for listening.
Yes, I'm a member of the dull men's club.
Let me make sure I'm understanding you correctly.
It's called the dull Men's Club.
Yes, dull as in boring.
Yeah.