They think protecting drivers cars from scratches is more important than protecting pedestrians from getting hit, so they make the sidewalk part of the “clear zone”

Physical design is not neutral.

Physical design is an expression of our values.

  • Cethin@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    6 days ago

    They could also design a guardrail that is more rigid. We protect drivers enough already, we shouldn’t comepletely throw away pedestrian safey because some driver cant keep their car on the pavement.

    Again, yes. Concrete barriers do this. I’m not disagreeing we should be protecting pedestrians, just that a guardrail isn’t the answer.