Contrary to the opinion of many, cyclists do a better job versus drivers of obeying traffic laws

According to a new study by the University of South Florida’s Center for Urban Transportation Research reveals that cyclists were compliant with the law between 87 and 88 percent of the time, while drivers were compliant 85 percent of the time. The study, commissioned by the Florida Department of Transportation, was a "naturalistic behavior study," which outfitted 100 cyclists and their bikes with sensors and cameras, then monitored and tabulated their behavior.
Among the recommendations of the study are through lanes, reflective bike lane markings, better roadway lighten, and generally speaking, improved separation of cars and bikes to reduce conflict and improve safety.
FULL STORY: Cyclists Are More Law-Abiding Than Drivers

Rethinking Redlining
For decades we have blamed 100-year-old maps for the patterns of spatial racial inequity that persist in American cities today. An esteemed researcher says: we’ve got it all wrong.

Montreal Mall to Become 6,000 Housing Units
Place Versailles will be transformed into a mixed-use complex over the next 25 years.

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Santa Clara County Dedicates Over $28M to Affordable Housing
The county is funding over 600 new affordable housing units via revenue from a 2016 bond measure.

Why a Failed ‘Smart City’ Is Still Relevant
A Google-backed proposal to turn an underused section of Toronto waterfront into a tech hub holds relevant lessons about privacy and data.

When Sears Pioneered Modular Housing
Kit homes sold in catalogs like Sears and Montgomery Ward made homeownership affordable for midcentury Americans.
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