Safety

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.