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some angels on my shop right now :•)

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i noticed some people in the notes of this post are having trouble understanding this proposal which is understandable as it can be challenging to read technical documents like this, so i'm going to give a rundown of what this document is proposing and which vehicles it affects.

purpose of the proposal

the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) is suggesting a new safety rule for cars and light trucks (up to 10,000 pounds) to reduce the risk of head injuries to pedestrians if they’re hit by these vehicles. this rule would require certain design features to make vehicle hoods safer for both children and adults who might be struck.

who It affects: this proposed rule applies to passenger cars, light trucks (like pickups), SUVs (the vehicle that killed my sister was an SUV, and passenger cars such as SUVs account for the most pedestrian deaths alongside other light trucks), vans, and small buses. vehicles over 10,000 pounds, like large trucks, are excluded. i'm seeing people saying this is too high since a lot of pickup trucks exceed 10,000 lbs, and i agree, hopefully this is just the beginning in a series of regulations. however, this doesn't give a great sense of what kind of trucks are included. most personal pickup trucks are class 1 or 2, this means they are under 10,000 pounds. some examples of trucks of these classes are the chevorlet colorado (class 1), ford f1-150 (class 2a), and thrillingly, the cybertruck (class 2b) would be subject to these regulations.

what the rule requires: vehicles would need to pass tests that show they can reduce the force of head impacts when a pedestrian’s head hits the hood. this means the vehicle design needs to absorb some of the impact to prevent severe head injuries.

test procedures: the proposal sets up testing methods that simulate pedestrian head impacts with the vehicle’s hood. these tests are performed with two types of “headforms” that replicate the weight and structure of a child’s and an adult's head, aiming to simulate real-world crash scenarios at a vehicle speed of 25 mph, which covers about 70% of pedestrian collisions.

performance requirements: vehicles would need to meet specific “head injury criteria” (HIC) to ensure the head impacts do not exceed certain force levels, helping prevent severe head trauma. this is measured by testing areas of the hood where a pedestrian’s head is most likely to strike.

compliance timeline: if the rule is finalized, manufacturers would have to comply starting two years after the final rule’s publication, with an extra year for specific vehicle builders (like those modifying pre-existing vehicles).

current vehicle exemptions: the rule would not cover large trucks and some vans with very short front hoods due to practical challenges in testing. a new test would need to be devised for these types of vehicles. however, NHTSA is considering including short-hood vehicles in the future.

related technologies: NHTSA also considers this rule part of a larger safety effort, which includes automatic emergency braking systems that can detect pedestrians and apply brakes to avoid collisions.

in essence, this proposal seeks to set a mandatory standard for pedestrian safety features on cars and light trucks, making them safer for pedestrians without requiring drivers or consumers to make any changes on their end.

your comment does not need to be long or professionally-worded, anything will do. however, if you need a jumping off point/don't have the time to write one i'm providing a template below. comments are due november 18th.:

"I am writing in strong support of this proposed rule, [I am deeply concerned about pedestrian safety in my community/I have seen firsthand the impact of pedestrian injuries/I lost a loved one in a pedestrian crash/I have had close calls myself when walking in my neighborhood.] The current design of many vehicles, particularly large trucks and SUVs, places pedestrians at serious risk. This is a common-sense ruling that could make a life-saving difference. I appreciate the effort to prioritize the safety of all road users, and I hope this rule will be implemented to help create safer, more walkable communities."

IF YOU LIVE IN THE US AND WOULD RATHER NOT DIE FROM BEING HIT BY A CAR

please submit a comment on the NHTSA proposal to implement pedestrian safety test requirements for cars and trucks!!

It would finally make manufacturers design vehicles that are safer for pedestrians and cyclists, instead of the massive wall-of-steel front ends that are excessively deadly for no reason. Europe already has rules like this, but unless we comment in approval, they're not going to do anything to halt the increasing pedestrian deaths in our country.

And please share, even if you don't live in the US!

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i hate bothering posters but wrt cannibalism as a metaphor for colonization it’s not a metaphor at all, it’s feature. not just like mummia, but an outsider group is always considered first in survival cannibalism (the donner party killed salvador and luis, and likely the same in the coppermine expedition), christians ate muslims during the crusades, even jeffrey dahmer only killed black and brown men… it’s all very clear to me. if you don’t consider someone human it becomes acceptable to eat them.

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i have some stuff on my shop once again 😇

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is it analysis if it's completely textual

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selling some fish. other stuff too perhaps. check it out.

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my cat could be a famous tumblr cat he looks dumb enough

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did yuo know that they lonesomed his crowded west? did you know that he cant do it even if sober?

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i have such unkind thoughts toward cryptotheism i really do wish ills on their house. genuine ills and poxes things i don’t believe in wishing on strangers i wish on them. like truly more than any regular dunning-kruger idiot i think like they debase the sun that grows grass that becomes hay that cows eat by eating beef and using that energy to post dumb shit like i’m that serious about it. i don’t know if they eat beef. who are you to talk about emanation when you said jews hate god.

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Starllie (2012) by Kathryn MacDonald

15 x 20 x 15 inches, cast stone

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beautiful things & my dogs begging for raw mushrooms

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“moldy” birthday cake i made for my boyfriend :•)

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the brisket being enjoyed

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girl & army