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Revitalizing and Reconnecting Western New York's Regional Biking Network

Mark Wessel

January 24, 2019 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Buffalo, New York

In western New York, local bike advocacy groups have found power in numbers, banding together to gradually convince their governments to expand cycling access and communities to change their attitudes toward cyclists. By organizing mass cycling rides, which were at times disruptive by design, and other advocacy efforts, GOBike Buffalo and connected groups have convinced government and foundations alike to launch a major bike network.

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DOT hopes technology can turn wrong-way drivers around on NC highways

Adam Owens

January 18, 2019 |

WRAL-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Raleigh, North Carolina

The North Carolina Turnpike Authority is trying out new technology – sensored flashing lights – that will help alert drivers when they’re going the wrong way down highways. While still being tested, the technology has already prevented four cars from entering an expressway the wrong way. Beyond alerting the drivers, the technology also alerts the State Highway Patrol and State Traffic Operations Center with location information.

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Louisiana Enters the Era of the Digital Driver's License

Skip Descant

January 15, 2019 |

Government Technology |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Louisiana

Louisiana rolled out its digital driver's license (DDL) app in July 2018, which includes a digital representation of a physical license and a real-time validity check feature called VerifyYou. Since the launch, 77,000 people have downloaded the app.

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Do You Do the 'Dutch Reach' When Exiting a Car? It's Coming to America.

Daniel C. Vock

January 09, 2019 |

Governing |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Netherlands

Illinois and Massachusetts have adopted a new traffic safety measure in its road safety manuals. Coined the “Dutch reach,” the international maneuver consists of a person opening their car door with their far hand. Doing so makes people look over their shoulder, increasing the visibility of cyclists on the road. While it is a seemingly small response, it’s part of a larger, cultural shift towards bike safety and inclusivity.

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Bringing back historic wildlife migration corridors to the mountains

Karen Chávez

January 04, 2019 |

Citizen-Times |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

In North Carolina, a group of planners and conservationists are working to install wildlife corridors along a stretch of I-40, allowing animals like elk and bears to cross safely. The plan has myriad benefits: stopping fatalities, reducing traffic accidents, and improving wildlife habitat. Climate change only makes such corridors more crucial, because wildlife will be increasingly on the move.

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New Animal Overpass Is Already Protecting Critters in Washington State

Jason Daley

December 28, 2018 |

Smithsonian |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Rockdale, Washington

In Washington State, wildlife overpasses and tunnels across I-90 are going a long way to reduce traffic collisions with animals. Even before its completion, coyotes and other animals are using one overpass to cross safely. Such corridors have broad support across the country; however, such projects can be expensive.

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Over 20,000 bicyclists died in road crashes; one tiny fix could have saved them

Priya Kapoor

December 22, 2018 |

The Times of India |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, New Delhi

Nearly 25,000 bicyclists died in crashes in a five year span in India, but reflective tape has the potential to help. Reflective tape, which withstands conditions a typical reflector does not, helps improve the visibility of the bicyclist which in turn increases their safety while biking on busy streets.

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Asian Ride-Sharing Apps Speed Up to Cut Men Out of Equation

Maroosha Muzaffar

December 13, 2018 |

OZY |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, New Delhi

Across Asia, ride-sharing startups are being created to provide women with safe transportation options. From India to Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, these companies starting all-women teams of drivers or offering women the option to hire female drivers. These companies are part of a larger, global trend as a – albeit short-term – response to the #MeToo culture.

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Washington state builds bridge to keep wildlife off highway

Manuel Valdes

December 12, 2018 |

Associated Press |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

In Washington State, wildlife overpasses and tunnels across I-90 are going a long way to reduce traffic collisions with animals. Even before its completion, coyotes and other animals are using one overpass to cross safely. These corridors have broad support across the country, though such projects can be expensive.

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For this Family, Safe Parking L.A. Was a Lifeline During the Crisis of a Lifetime

Damien Newton

December 10, 2018 |

Streetsblog LA |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

The Safe Parking Program in Los Angeles is providing people living out of their vehicles with secure lots. For those facing housing instability, this temporary measure helps people save their energy and resources so that they can maintain employment and find permanent housing.

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