How much of an inconvenience to pedestrians are construction sites?
Much like most major cities, in Seattle there are currently a number of construction...
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Motorcycle lane-splitting in California to remain unrestricted for the foreseeable future
A California Senate bill proposing restrictions on motorcycle lane splitting was placed on hold...
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What’s the true measure of a city’s walkability?
Despite offering a good starting point, there’s still plenty of information missing when you...
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Nevada bill seeks to ban pedestrians from using cell phones while crossing the street
Distracted driving is a serious threat to street safety, but what about distracted walking?...
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Does jaywalking enforcement encourage ‘victim blaming’ mentality when it comes to pedestrian deaths?
An article from the DC Area blog “Greater Greater Washington” posed an interesting question...
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Behold, the bicycle minivan. Last week the Bay Citizen featured an article on how...
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Even minor separation between roads and bike lanes increases rider safety
A recent experiment conducted by Brooklyn Spoke blog author Doug Gordon has confirmed what...
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Poor condition of Bay Area roads often contribute to deadly accidents
Reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that between 2001 and...
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Transportation spending bill worries bike advocates
Congress is looking at a transportation spending bill this week, but bike advocates are...
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‘Right hook’ bike fatality in Portland offers reminder for cyclists and drivers to exercise caution
The recent and tragic death of a Portland bicyclist is serving as a stark...
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