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In Evanston, Illinois, the City Council recently gave permission to officials to carry out an initiative designed to increase pedestrian safety.  Police are now touting the success of that effort.  In just three weeks, 500 people were cited for a litany of violations, from speeding to license violations to a failure to wear a seatbelt. … read more

Discussions are being had in the South Wales town of Tregunnor to improve child pedestrian safety in the area.  At issue is the fact that three lanes of high-speed traffic rest between children headed to school and the bus stops where they’re required to wait.  Officials with the village, which resides on the edge of… read more

An education campaign targeting drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians is being instituted this week all across the University of South Florida campus.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released statistics showing the State as the most dangerous in the country for pedestrians, and Hillsborough County where USF is located is the third worst county in… read more

In the city of Toronto, officers will be cracking down today on bicyclists who disobey traffic laws.  This is the third such effort conducted by police officials with the wide-ranging 54 Division.  The first operation went after pedestrians who endangered themselves and others through behaviors like distracted walking, while the second initiative was focused on… read more

Tomorrow morning, the Transportation Safety Committee for the state of Oregon will be meeting to discuss a variety of issues that could have a significant impact on motorists throughout the state, especially motorcyclists.  Team Oregon has proposed instituting some sort of budget for motorcycle safety efforts, and in addition to that, the committee will also… read more

With Election Day coming up, many motorcyclists might be wondering where candidates stands on issues affecting riders.  To help motorcyclists become more knowledgable on this very fact, the American Motorcyclist Association has released a Voter Guide.  The guide will offer voters information on where politicians in their area stand on such things as motorcyclist insurance… read more

The city of Rialto recently held a motorcycle safety operation, and the police department has now released their results.  Over the long Labor Day weekend, a total of 54 people were pulled over, 34 of which were motorcyclists.  Of the 54 traffic stops, 24 had to be ticketed, with numerous citations issued for license violations. … read more

There are numerous birth control options out there, but recently, one particular form of contraception has had its safety called into question.  A new article in the United Kingdom’s Daily Mail discusses how many women who have been implanted with an under-the-skin birth control device known as Implanon are concerned about infertility should the device… read more

On California roads, being able to get up to speeds higher than 75 miles per hour is an exceedingly rare occurrence if you live in areas often plagued by gridlock.  So the fact that there might be speed limits of 85 mph in certain parts of the country might seem unthinkable to some.  But that’s… read more

17,000 recycled silk floor mats only available through Cost Plus World Market are being recalled by the Oakland, California-based company because of a laceration risk posed by the items.  The fabric has a staple or tack that could cut anyone walking on the mat.  These items were sold up until May of this year.  Refunds… read more

The Brentwood, Tennessee-based Tractor Supply Company has announced the recall of 10,900 Traveller Recreational Tubes because burns or irritation of the skin can be incurred by anyone who touches these tubes.  Of 21 reports, seven required medical attention.  The $20 items were only sold in May and June.  Any purchasers should refrain from making contact… read more

Over 600,000 Mr. Coffee Single Cup Brewing Systems (coffee makers) are being recalled by the Boca Raton, Florida-based Sunbeam Products because the water reservoir can accumulate excess steam, which can lead to the brewing chamber opening, thus letting loose a stream of hot water and coffee.  61 incidents that led to burn injuries have already… read more