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Traffic deaths in the United States increased by 18.4% in the first six months of 2021 marking the largest six-month increase ever recorded and the most deadly half-year on American roads since 2006. An increase in risky driving behaviors (including drunk driving, speeding, and not wearing a seatbelt) during the pandemic is thought to be partially responsible for this rise.
With more people back in schools and offices, that means there are more people on the road. But time stuck at home apparently hasn't done any favors for our driving skills,.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg meets with President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of House members on infrastructure in the Oval Office of the White House March 4, 2021 in Washington, DC (Getty Images)
Judd’s video on social media has attracted one million views with thousands of retweets and several comments. One user wrote, “Biking 2 blocks to work is fine.if you live 2 blocks from work. Biking two blocks after driving all but two blocks to work is grandstanding and not ‘showing a good example.’ The only example he is showing is that he knows how to ride a bike.” Another one commented, “Pete Buttigieg s dog and pony show. Use an armored Suburban to bring a bike within a short distance of the destination. Unload it and ride in with a security detail in tow, pretending to save energy.”