Thursday’s Headlines Are Deadly By Design

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By Blake AuedJul 16, 2026, 12:01 am53 ptsTrending
An analysis of Smart Growth America data by CityNerd found that American roads are getting more dangerous, with pedestrian deaths rising by 72 percent compared to population growth and vehicle-miles driven. In the cities where the problem is worst, like Memphis and others in the Sun Belt, roads were designed…

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