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Bike paths in abandoned tube tunnels: is the London Underline serious?

Would this be a safer way for bikers to travel?  Where it may eliminate traffic accidents for cyclists the question in whether other hazzards might outweigh this precaution.  In the States the cities with the best safety track record for bikers have been those with specially designated bike path and lanes--above ground.  But could this model work here?

Top 25 Cities In The US For Bicycle Commuting

If you had to choose a new city to move to what would be your quality of life concerns?  Would commuting by bicycle be an attraction to a new destination/? If so, and you're one who cares about biking safely where you live, here a few statitics that might help in making a big move...

"Bloomberg News has assembled data from the US Census about the number of people who bike to work and where they are located. The top 25 US cities for bicycle commuting are shown in the graphic above. The top 5 on the list are:

 

 

Foolproof Romance Advice: Find Your Soulmate by Judging Him by the Car He Drives

The Germans have so many wonderful phrases, but a favorite of mine is “Fremdschämen,” meaning external shame. Basically, it’s what you feel when you’re embarrassed on someone’s behalf because of something stupid they did.

Will Car Companies Protect Their Customers Against Hacking?

It seems a week doesn’t go by these days without a report of a major hack, whether it’s a giant retailer like Target losing credit card information for 40 million customers, or the recent hack of Anthem insurance that exposed the health data of 80 million customers.

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.