June 27, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Fake Speed Bumps For Traffic Calming
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are trying a new tactic to discourage speeding and calm traffic in some corridors: Fake speed bumps. The optical illusion is described as “a flat piece of blue, white and orange plastic that is … Continue reading
June 23, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Beware Cars With Bumper Stickers – Study
A study from Colorado State University suggests that drivers who personalize their cars – think bumper stickers, air fresheners, personalized plates, hula girls on the dashboard – are more prone to road rage. While bicyclists should always watch the traffic … Continue reading
June 19, 2008
by julie
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Multiple sources — from bike shops to news sources to anecdotal observation — suggests that bicycling is way up in response to heinous gasoline prices. I suspect this means that people who don’t normally ride much are coming out. If … Continue reading
May 1, 2008
by julie
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Following another cyclist-car collision in Chicago, a Chicago Tribune writer takes a surprisingly sane look at the rage that exists between bicyclists and motorists. He even gets quotes from psychologists and people like Bob Mionske: “If every cyclist obeyed every … Continue reading
April 30, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Haters on Parade
Ah, springtime. There’s nothing quite like April showers, chirping birds, and lame ‘exposes’ by local news channels on scofflaw bicyclists. More troubling than the pure gooey grah of such exposes is the viewer feedback on such hard-hitting journalistic glories. Skimming … Continue reading