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  • Joined: September 9, 2016
  • Articles: 49

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.