Keeping Cars Safe
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association now requires automakers to issue a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for all new vehicles. The system—available at
SaferCar.gov—allows consumers to check if their car is subject to a recall.
Full article here.
Source:Press Release, National Highway Safety Association
Bike-Friendly Leadership from the “Big” State
Texas is experiencing a statewide surge of interest in bike-friendly infrastructure. Spurred, in part, by frustrations over overcrowded roads and concerns about the rising obesity rate (two-thirds of all Texans are obese or overweight), municipalities are considering adding bike parking, bike sharing programs, bike-commuter trails, expanded bike-lanes, and city-sponsored events for cyclists.
Full article here
Source: The New York Times
For Safety-Sake, Start Snitching
The company,
My Safety Sign just launched
Spot the Hazard, a campaign to promote safety in the construction industry by addressing issues in real time. Employees can use #HazardSpotting to share pictures of possible infractions. A panel of experts then analyzes the violations and answers related questions on the
campaign blog. My Safety Sign are official sign makers for Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
Full article here
Source: BetterRoads.com
Paint the Town
Artists in Eugene, Oregon are putting traffic signal utility boxes to new use. Instead of letting the big grey obstructions fade into the background, the city government is paying artists to paint murals on their surfaces. The project was funded by Eugene’s percent-for-arts public arts program.
Full article here
Source: Oregonlive.com
In Case You Missed It
Werner Herzog’s public service video
From One Second to The Next has reached nearly two-million views. The half-hour video — commissioned by AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile– documents the absurd tragedies caused by texting-while-driving (TWD). In it, the renowned film maker interviews real people who’s lives have been forever changed by TWD. Viewer be warned: the content is extremely disturbing. The film is part of AT&T’s
It Can Wait campaign urging drivers to put the phone away.
Video here
