Safety

A Laser Light Show in the Crosswalk

Will laser-projected pedestrians make crossing the street safer in South Korea?

May 30, 2008 - Streetsblog

Wi-Fi Plans Dropped Over Health Concerns

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.

March 28, 2008 - The Press Democrat

Biking In Indianapolis Like 'Russian Roulette'

High rates of accidents and few bike lanes make Indianapolis a dangerous place to ride a bike, according to this article.

March 21, 2008 - The Indianapolis Star

The Limits of Bicycling in the Power Broker's New York

A 70-year-old document sheds light on the attitude of master builder Robert Moses towards bicycling.

March 20, 2008 - Streetsblog

Traffic Calmed

This video from StreetFilm shows the extensive traffic calming efforts taken by one beach community in Australia.

March 19, 2008 - Streetsblog

Friday Funny: Addressing the Dangers of Texting While Walking

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.

March 14, 2008 - ITN News via Engadget

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