Safety
Cars, Kids, and a Safer Environment Through Planning
25 September 2008 - 2:00pm
Guardian
Urban areas are filled with cars, and this creates an unsafe environment for children. This commentary argues that officials need to regain their faith in the power of planning to address the issue.
Post-9/11 Safety Provisions Challenged
9 September 2008 - 7:00am
The New York Times
Safety codes recommended by NIST after analyzing the collapse of the World Trade Center are being challenged by another federal agency on the grounds they will be too costly.
A Struggle Between Security and Civil Rights at Beijing's Olympics
11 August 2008 - 7:00am
Buildings Magazine
Security is a major concern during large public events like the Olympics. The Chinese government is making preparations for a safe event, but could they go too far?
Kids Afraid to Play in Public
28 July 2008 - 1:00pm
The Daily Telegraph, Sydney
A recent report by The Australian Commission of Children and Young People reveals that kids in Sydney are too afraid to play outside or ride the bus.
Manhole Theft Plagues Philadelphia
24 July 2008 - 10:00am
The New York Times
The rising value of iron and steel has prompted thieves to steal an alarming amount of manhole covers from Philadelphia's streets.
Bike Language: the Wave, the Yell and the Nod
14 July 2008 - 3:52pm
City cycling can be hectic. Let's be realistic: most American cities are not meant for cyclists. It would be great if they were, but for now, our city forms are primarily designed for the movement of cars. Because cities are made for cars, it's understandable that car drivers tend to disregard the fact that somebody might be riding a bike out there. (Interchange blogger Mike Lydon recently wrote an excellent piece about planning for bicycle networks.) Until our urban forms and public policies encourage the use of roads by a variety of transportation types, the burden is on cyclists to assert their role in the transit jungle. Communication is key to achieving this goal. Safe cycling (and safe transportation in general) relies heavily on communication. Safe cyclists speak bike language -- a rudimentary system made up of three main components: the wave, the yell and the nod.
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Of Cyclepaths and Psychopaths
23 June 2008 - 5:00am
The Walrus
Cyclists Bill Reynolds muses on the freedom offered by the bicycle -- and the tragic tendency for cyclists to fall victim to automobiles.
NYC To Experiment With Car-Free Zone
17 June 2008 - 2:00pm
The New York Times
In an effort to increase livability, New York City will test a 6.9 mile car-free corridor during the month of August.
A Laser Light Show in the Crosswalk
30 May 2008 - 5:00am
Streetsblog
Will laser-projected pedestrians make crossing the street safer in South Korea?
Wi-Fi Plans Dropped Over Health Concerns
28 March 2008 - 9:00am
The Press Democrat
Officials in the California city of Sebastopol have gone back on an agreement with an Internet provider that was planning to create a municipal Wi-Fi network for the city. They cited health concerns in their decision.
Biking In Indianapolis Like 'Russian Roulette'
21 March 2008 - 6:00am
The Indianapolis Star
High rates of accidents and few bike lanes make Indianapolis a dangerous place to ride a bike, according to this article.
The Limits of Bicycling in the Power Broker's New York
20 March 2008 - 11:00am
Streetsblog
A 70-year-old document sheds light on the attitude of master builder Robert Moses towards bicycling.
Traffic Calmed
19 March 2008 - 2:00pm
Streetsblog
This video from StreetFilm shows the extensive traffic calming efforts taken by one beach community in Australia.
Friday Funny: Addressing the Dangers of Texting While Walking
14 March 2008 - 2:00pm
ITN News via Engadget
More and more people are injuring themselves by walking into poles while looking down at their cell phones. This video from ITN News looks at an effort in England to make the streets safer for walking texters.
