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The Bicycle Safety Education Program in Baltimore will be the recipient of nearly $50,000 in funding support.  The money will go toward the development of bicycle rodeos, workshops geared toward adult riders, and more.  The Baltimore Department of Transportation is working with a local nonprofit on the project, which will also see various Bike Baltimore… read more

In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of motorcycle safety, the Governor of Indiana plans to lead a motorcycle ride originating at the Statehouse.  A motorcycle safety group known as ABATE is sponsoring the free ride.  The governor has stated that this will be his last time at the head of the 500-person… read more

Officials in Idaho are troubled by recent statistics showing a marked increase in motorcycle fatalities in the state.  Thus far in 2012, the state has experienced 13 deaths, up from six in the previous year.  Warmer weather may be partially to blame, as it brings more riders on the road.  Riders in the area are… read more

A STEP grant has been bestowed upon the Montana Department of Transportation’s Traffic Safety Bureau, and the agency hopes to use the money to increase enforcement, especially as it regards motorcycle safety.  Toward that end, the Sheriff of Lewis and Clark County is warning all drivers to be on the lookout for motorcycles.  This includes… read more

The Montgomery, Alabama-based My Clothes Inc. has announced the recall of a long-sleeve pajama set and a long-sleeve nightgown for kids.  1,100 pieces of clothing are affected in total by the recall, which was initiated because of a failure to comply with federal flammability requirements.  These items therefore pose a burn hazard.  Consumers who purchased… read more

Drivers of new lightweight cars are far more likely to suffer death or serious injury in a crash than the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) predicts, according to the spokesman for the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland. He says this is primarily because ANCAP testing does not take into account the heavier weight of… read more

The Monash University Accident Research Centre in Australia has analyzed data of just under 200 different models of cars that have been in accidents over the last 20 years, for a grand total of 5.8 million crashes encompassing 1.3 million injuries.  They have now published a report detailing how local Australian cars Ford Territory, the… read more

With hurricane season pretty much upon us, people in states along the Gulf and the Eastern seaboard are no doubt preparing their residences should a disaster strike their community.  Because of this, and because preparation is absolutely vital to preserving safety, the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture is offering tips… read more

Merrimack Premium Outlets opened this past June in New Hampshire, but during an inspection that took place this past January, OSHA officials ascertained that a wide variety of violations may have taken place in constructing the site.  The workplace safety organization alleges that construction workers were exposed to high falls and shock hazards, that inspections… read more

Over the course of 12 hours, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally already saw three fatalities.  The deaths occurred on Sunday and Monday, and to counteract further tragedy, safety officials are stressing the need for safety.  Police are particularly concerned about alcohol usage and speeding.  The other worry is that the beautiful scenery can provide a distraction… read more

The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota has created a position for a bicycle and pedestrian safety coordinator, but the move has garnered its share of controversy.  Many people are upset that such a position has been put in place at all, given cutbacks in other parts of the government.  These cutbacks include fire department layoffs.  The… read more

ZAP Xebra motorcycles of the 2008 model year are being recalled by ZAP, the United States agent of the QinqQi Group Motorcycle Company.  691 units in total could be compromised by a failure to adhere to federal standards regarding brake systems in motorcycles.  The brake circuits do not have their own separate brake fluid reservoir,… read more