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How to stencil parking lot identification numbers
While you can probably think of better things to do on a bright spring day than stencil parking lot numbers for your soon-to-open apartment complex or garage, it’s undeniable that sunshine and mild temperatures make such an activity more pleasant. In fact, good weather is a prerequisite because it helps the paint dry more quickly. […]
Drunk driving: effects on your body and driving behavior
On average, a drunk driver has driven under the influence of alcohol 80 times before the first arrest, reports MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). Everyday nearly 30 people in the U.S are killed in motor vehicle crashes involving a drunk driver. Impact of Alcohol on Judgment: Accidents due to alcohol-impaired driving are caused when the […]
FlexMailbox survives impact and vandalism
All kinds of things can damage our mailboxes: vandalism, careless driving, patches of ice, and even your trash collector. The elements take their toll on them too; mailboxes battle heaps of snow, flowing debris, gusty winds, and sleet. There’s less reason to worry now, however. The new FlexMailbox is made to last: it instantly rebounds to […]
Parking lot accidents: statistics, causes, and liability
Parking lots are a common sight in the US and so are accidents that take place in them. A staggering one of every five motor vehicle accidents take place in a parking lot, and 14% of all claims of auto damage involve collisions therein. One of the major reasons behind collisions, injuries and fatalities that happen […]
Signs vs. stencils: what are the ADA requirements for disabled parking spots?
We understand more than most how disabled parking issues are complicated. It can be difficult to know whether a business is in compliance – if you’re the business owner or the customer. There are charts to follow, federal and state regulations to adhere to, and particularly in the last few years, changes that need to be […]
Rising bike theft prompts police stings and a free registry
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 10 Most Dangerous Roads in America
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.
How intelligent parking assist systems work
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 […]
Education programs may be the ticket to avoiding bike accidents and traffic fines
After the NYPD’s crackdown on bicycle traffic violations engineered by Operation Safe Cycle, cyclists complained that the wrong offenses were being targeted, and there was no effort to educate the city’s thousands of bikers (via Transportation Nation). There’s nothing like taking a leisurely bike ride and then being slapped with a $270 ticket! Although, these […]
New Research: Your Most Bike-Friendly States, and the Scarcity of Female Commuter Cyclists
9/28/2012 — BikeGuard: The Free Bike Registry, has just released information on commuter cycling by state and gender.  Here are their key findings: Washington, D.C. has the highest percentage of bike commuters, at 3.13 percent Arkansas has a dismal .06 percent. Women rarely bike to work: 74 percent of bike commuters nationally are male, in […]
Tailgaters vs. people with disabilities: A game-day battle
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is facing charges that handicapped parking was rented to donors on Cornhuskers’ game days (photo by Kent Sievers, The Omaha World-Herald). 9/18/12 — Whether it’s the NFL or a local university or high school, the most hotly contested showdown this fall might be tailgaters v. people with disabilities. On game day, […]
