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With school set to start, the Texas Department of Transportation is taking the opportunity to spread safety along the roads through their “Drive Friendly, Drive Safe” campaign.  With 415 pedestrians dying throughout the state last year alone, drivers are urged to be on the lookout for walkers and bicyclists alike.  The DOT says the best… read more

In Montgomery County, Maryland, a bike share program is scheduled to be put into place next year, but officials worry that safety could be compromised with such a measure.  A County Executive hopes to assuage fears by creating education initiatives geared toward bicyclists and making improvements to roads.  These improvements will likely include things like… read more

Glendale, California is the site of a million dollar project that aims to improve safety at schools in the area.  Numerous pedestrian safety measures are being put in place around 18 schools, starting with Richardson D. White Elementary.  The money comes courtesy of the Safe Routes to Schools grant, and the schools will be the… read more

In New York City, dirt bikes have become a popular form of transportation among some citizens.  Unfortunately, a recent tragedy has led many to reevaluate what place such forms of transport have in a bustling city, if any.  Not only are the items not street legal, but they don’t have blinkers or headlights that are… read more

In Dodge City, Kansas, motorcyclists are being encouraged to submit to training courses from an organization known as Lonewolf.  Riders can either sign up for a basic course or more in-depth training that allows motorcyclists to receive their endorsement upon completion.  With gas prices showing no signs of going down, motorcycles have become a viable… read more

Both the public and people in the healthcare industry are being alerted to a potential side effect associated with a drug used to help people with Multiple Sclerosis.  The drug is known as Ampyra, and the Food and Drug Administration is warning that seizures could be had by patients just starting to use this drug. … read more

H502 radial medium tubeless truck tires are being recalled by the Hercules Tire & Rubber Company because of an error in the manufacturing process of the items.  1,222 tires are being recalled in total.  A faulty machine used during production could have led these tires to not have the proper tire liner thickness.  U cracks… read more

Boat trailers of the 2011 and 2012 model years have been recalled by California Trailer Works.  Only 12 units are affected by the recall, which was necessitated due to a potential defect with their Carlisle Transport Product wheels.  Upon mounting, there exists the possibility the wheels did not get torqued adequately.  If this is the… read more

9,389 GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express vehicles of the 2003 and 2004 model years are being recalled by General Motors because of a defect with the fuel filler pipe’s protective conduit.  Various fluids and contaminants can become stuck in this component and lead to corrosion.  Should this happen, and a person goes to fill up… read more

Pineapple and guava flavored juice has been recalled by Vaqueria Tres Monjitas because there’s a chance that the product might contain a milk derivative known as sodium caseinate among the ingredients without the label stating as much.  Anyone allergic to dairy would thus be placed in potential danger should they consume this juice.  All sizes… read more

With kids across the country set to go back to school as soon as this week, we’ve reported on ways to keep your children safe on the way to school and to ensure that a backpack won’t induce an injury.  Now, we’d like to turn your attention to a report which provides tips for ensuring… read more

A threat posed by floor mats on the driver’s side of the vehicle has led to the recall of 8,500 M-Class sport utility vehicles by Mercedes-Benz.  Affected vehicles are the ML63, the ML550, and the ML350 of the 2012 and 2013 model years.  The gas pedal can become trapped in the down position because of… read more