Keeping Cars Safe<\/h3>\nThe National Highway Traffic Safety Association now requires automakers to issue a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for all new vehicles. The system\u2014available at SaferCar.gov<\/a>\u2014allows consumers to check if their car is subject to a recall. Full article here.<\/a>\n\nSource:<\/strong>Press Release, National Highway Safety Association\n

Bike-Friendly Leadership from the \u201cBig\u201d State<\/h3>\nTexas 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<\/a>\n\nSource: <\/strong>The New York Times\n

For Safety-Sake, Start Snitching<\/h3>\nThe company, My Safety Sign<\/a> just launched Spot the Hazard<\/a>, 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<\/a>. My Safety Sign are official sign makers for Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Full article here<\/a>\n\nSource:<\/strong> BetterRoads.com\n

Paint the Town<\/h3>\nArtists 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\u2019s percent-for-arts public arts program. Full article here<\/a>\n\nSource:<\/strong> Oregonlive.com\n

In Case You Missed It<\/h3>\nWerner Herzog\u2019s public service video From One Second to The Next<\/a> 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\u2019s It Can Wait<\/a> campaign urging drivers to put the phone away. Video here<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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