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How to Make Crosswalks Artistically Delightful...and Safe

A group of crosswalk art artists, one of which is a Canadian native named Peter Gibson aka Roadsworth, is generating a lively conversation about how this form of art can help in pedestrian and traffic safety efforts in major cities. As the creative delights intrigue the eye so the foot slows on the gas pedal as the car appproaches a busy intersection. This has become a global movement wth cross walk art in places as far away as Kyrgyzstan. In his words the 40-year-old artist describes his intentions behind this asphalt phenomenon.

To Make Roads Safe, Make Them Feel Dangerous

Conventional wisdom in traffic safety gets a makeover with this new study that challenges past notions of what makes roasds safer...

"In 2005, the U.K. Department of Transportation unveiled a set of guidelines for what it called “psychological traffic calming,” a strategy to make the country’s roadways safer by giving them a surface-level makeover.

After bruises fade, emotional trauma from accident can linger

'Immediately after her involvement in the massive Feb. 25 pileup on the interstate in Etna, Peggy Leonard of Hampden snapped a photo of her car sandwiched between two tractor-trailer trucks that quickly became one of the iconic images for the accident. Like so many involved in what is thought to be the largest

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A Parent's Guide To Playing it Safe With Kids and Cars

In Georgia: Bill To Reduce ‘Speed Traps’ Gains Senate Approval

I remeber Socorro, New Mexico was the worst speed trap that would catch unsuspecting drivers who tried to abide by the 75-mile-per-hour. On a downhill slope at a close to 90 degree angle this was nearly impossible as the car woud easily hit 90. Right at the bottom just hidden from view there the police awaited...But who knew there were laws to prevent the abuse of this practice.

6 Ways to stay healthy (and sane) during SXSW

If you're unfamiliar with Austin's phenomenal music scene, this would be the festival to sonically blow your mind. But come safely prepared...

By Kevin Kline

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin’s mega-festival is just around the corner. While many will avoid the SXSW crowds like the plague, there are some important ways to stay healthy and safe.

Ross Tobleman, M.D., the emergency room medical director at Scott & White Round Rock offered these 6 tips:

101 activities that are better than driving drunk on Saint Patrick's Day (or ever)

It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day! How wonderful to be able to drink with a weekend’s abandon on a Thursday! In honor of this most-sacred holiday, I have prepared a list of options that are better than driving drunk.

Daejah Hough, 15, dead after being struck by two vehicles on US Highway 52 in Darlington County, South Carolina

Teenage pedestrian Daejah Hough is dead after being struck by 2 vehicles in Darlington County while attempting to cross the street. Hough died around 6:30 a.m. after being hit by a freightliner truck and then by a Chrysler minivan while attempting to cross US Highway 52 at Syracuse Street. She died at a local hospital and no charges will be filed against the drivers. Hough was at fault for unlawfully trying to cross the highway and the incident is under investigation by the Darlington County Coroner and the SCHP.

Spring Break Safety Tip Sheet

Safe Spring Break is a non-profit that annually publishes the most important safety tips to enjoy the holiday with no harm done. It's the ultimate guide for college students who plan to travel for spring break. Carry it along for the journey...

-Take turns behind the wheel. Rotating drivers can keep everyone rested with the added bonus of taking turns deciding on the music.

-Whoever sits shotgun should stay awake to keep the driver company. Two alert drivers are always better than one.