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 radio at freekonomics.com.

As always, thanks for listening.

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Let me make sure I'm understanding you correctly.

It's called the Dole Men's Club.

Yes, Dole as in boring.

Yeah, Dole is in the new black.

It's sexy being Dole.

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