Thousands of bikes and bike parts get stolen in the U.S. every year (image used under Creative Commons via Flowizm). Earlier this month, the Bay Area Rapid Transit Police (BART) commenced a sting operation in San Francisco that led to the arrest of a bike thief. The thief had in his possession over ten bikes …
The creative destruction that gives our economy its relentless churn results in millions of new products each year, some flourishing, others fizzling – and with the wrecking ball of consumer dissatisfaction about to hit inefficient parking systems for many well-documented reasons, apps have burst forth. These range from ParkMe (which helps users identify the cheapest …
Plotting a road trip? In many cases, it’s best to take the road less traveled; but there are often good reasons other drivers are taking alternative routes. Of all the roads in the U.S., 10 are consistently the deadliest.
By Nicola Segal Parking permits give us permission to park in designated areas that are usually off limits. Permits range from disabled parking permits to faculty and staff permits depending on location. Parking permits can help save you time and increase a lot’s security; still, there are still some common do’s and don’ts to keep in …
If you remove a handicap parking sign from a space but the paint remains, is this spot still legally reserved for the disabled? (Via Too Many Hearts.) A question on our popular post on ADA handicap parking rules came from a reader who wanted to understand the difference between the posted sign and the painted …
Providing adequate handicap parking for both employees and customers is not only a good business practice, it’s the law (via Sean Leonard Parry on Flickr, licensed with Creative Commons). Parking is often one of the most visible manifestations of accessibility design in this country. How many parking spaces a business must provide is strictly regulated by …
Utilizing sensors and precise calculations, many cars can now parallel park themselves (via 1stfun.com). It’s all too familiar. Creeping down my own street, my eyes dart back and forth. I’ve been past my house five times seeking refuge in a modest street parking spot fit perfectly for a mid-size sedan. It’s college bowl season and …