Advocacy
Rethinking Mobility: The High Cost of Our Car-Centric World
Explore the profound impacts of automobility on health, society, and the planet, and discover interventions that can lead us toward a more sustainable future.
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The Evolution of Road Safety: Adapting Guardrails for the Era of Electric Vehicles
Emerging road safety challenges as heavy electric vehicles like the Rivian R1T exceed the 5,000-pound standard, highlighting the urgent need to adapt guardrails for EVs' increased mass.
Cycling
Cloutier Sentenced to Just 17 Years for 2021 Flagstaff Bike Party Crash
17-Year Sentence for Negligent Homicide and Child Pornography Raises Questions About Justice in Vehicle-Related Crimes
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The Cybertruck: A Dangerous Misstep in Automotive Design?
The unveiling of Tesla’s Cybertruck marks a momentous occasion in the automotive industry, but it’s not without significant concerns. This long-awaited “apocalypse-bunker-on-wheels” is raising serious safety questions, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists. Its arrival, marred by delays and price hikes, doesn’t negate the looming threat it poses
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The Paradox of Road Safety: Less Driving, More Fatalities
In an alarming and somewhat paradoxical trend, recent reports have highlighted a spike in traffic fatalities across the United States, despite a decrease in overall driving. This unexpected rise in road deaths, amidst reduced vehicular movement, is causing concern among lawmakers and public safety advocates. The data, as discussed in
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The Increasing Size of Vehicles: Concerns for Cyclists and Pedestrians
The increasing size of vehicles, particularly SUVs and trucks, has become a significant concern for cyclists and pedestrians. Recent research, including a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), reveals that vehicles with taller, more vertical front ends pose a greater risk to pedestrians . This trend, partly driven
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Introducing the Dynaplug Air: The Ultimate Tire Repair and Inflation Tool
If I had a dollar for everytime my Dynaplug has saved me in a race or 50 miles from home on a ride, I’d have like $20! The best just got better with the updated Dynaplug Air, a groundbreaking tool that merges tire repair and inflation into a singular,
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Colorado's Innovative Approach to Road Safety: The Vulnerable Road User Protection Fee
In an era where safety on the roadways is a growing concern, Colorado is taking a bold step towards addressing the issue head-on. A proposed Colorado law, currently making its way through the state legislature, is set to introduce a groundbreaking concept known as the “vulnerable road user protection fee.
Cycling
COP26 ‘Transport Day’ Focuses Solely on Cars
Disappointing, but not surprising, the “Transport Day” at the international climate conference in Glasgow was dominated entirely by electric cars. Yes, an electric car is better than a fossil fuel burning one, but there are much more sustainable options out there. But EVs make money, bikes and buses do not…
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Danish Road Safety Council / Helmet has always been a good idea
Oh, helmets. One of the hottest topics on these internets. Based on statistics, make sure to wear a helmet while showering and driving, the activities with the highest incidents of traumatic brain injuries! Kidding aside, I’m never helmet-less on my bike. This new PSA from the Danish Road Safety