It really says something about the USA that a miniature kei car is "too dangerous" for public roads, but a lifted 8,000-lb pickup is just fine.

Ars Technica

A cute, cheap death trap? Japanese Kei cars banned by yet another US state

Limited in size and power, Kei cars are like fishes out of water on US roads.

#cars #safety #policy

As Minnesota governor, Tim Walz signed the most impressive state transportation reform bill in the US, including: - Transit funding - Train service btw Twin Cities & Duluth - E-bike rebates - Requirement that MnDOT offset highway expansion with projects to reduce driving and emissions (important!) Even much bluer states haven 't passed a bill like this. And Walz signed it into law. https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-legislature-set-to-approve-1-3b-transportation-deal-with-gas-tax-hike-delivery-fee-roads/600276657 #HarrisWalz #harris2024 #minnesota #transportation