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  • Joined: September 9, 2016
  • Articles: 47

Why Vehicle “Size Creep” Matters for Bike Month

The space for bicycles gets encroached upon when vehicle size increases. As America continues to purchase larger and larger cars, it becomes more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
As we celebrate Bike Month, it is important to look at how the changing size of American vehicles affects road safety. Over the last decade, SUVs and trucks have become significantly taller, wider, and heavier. For cyclists, this "size creep" creates new risks that standard infrastructure wasn't designed to handle.

Small Habits Makes a Big Difference

At a red light, your phone buzzes. It’ll only take a second… right? That tiny moment is where distracted driving begins and it’s something nearly all of us have experienced. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Why Germany Has Women-Only Parking Spaces — and Why They Matter

In parking garages across Germany, you might spot something unexpected: parking spaces marked with a silhouette of a woman and the word Frauenparkplatz—women’s parking space. They're typically located near building entrances, under bright lights, and within view of surveillance cameras. For women drivers, these spots are an obvious safety measure.

National Teen Driver Safety Week: Time to Rethink the Driving Age

When driving isn't an option, teens use public transit. This image shows teens on a bus.
It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week, and time to have an honest conversation: 16 is too young to be behind the wheel. The data backs this up — motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death for teens aged 15 to 18 in the U.S., with 2,611 lives lost in 2023 alone in crashes involving teen drivers (NHTSA). Instead of being a footnote, this should be a call to action.