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  • GPS darts help stop high-speed police chases

    September 28, 2017 |

    WEWS-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Lucas County, Ohio

    With the help of a grant, the sheriff’s department in Lucas County is using GPS-enabled darts to catch criminals who run. Instead of engaging in a dangerous high-speed chase, officers can tag the car with a dart, watch where the car goes on a computer, and meet it when it stops.

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  • Atlantic City's Tourism District Has A Needle Problem. It Can Be Fixed.

    September 27, 2017 |

    Route 40 |

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    Response Location: United States, Atlantic City, New Jersey

    A needle exchange in Atlantic city has resulted in used needles visibly strewn around the surrounding area, which is also a popular area with tourists. The government as well as locals aren't happy with the the needle hazard which has resulted in solutions such as a program to incentivize users to return needles, drop boxes around the city for needles, and moving the needle exchanges outside the tourist area.

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  • The slow lane: Dutch app allows elderly to 'hack' traffic lights

    July 12, 2017 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Netherlands, Tilburg, North Brabant

    In the Netherlands, city councils are piloting remarkable new technology to make roads safer and friendlier for cyclists and pedestrians through the use of apps that improve the efficiency and sensitivity of traffic lights to the elderly, disabled, and young children. Improved traffic flow is a key part of the way forward into a greener, safer urban future.

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  • Pop-Up Bike Network Leads to Permanent Change

    July 10, 2017 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, Macon, Georgia

    A bike share system as well as a pop-up experiment that added eight miles of temporary bike lanes in Macon, Georgia more than doubled the number of people riding bikes on the streets every day. It also showed county officials bike lanes were viable and desirable and now there are modest plans underway for three miles of permanent bike lanes and advocates are pushing for the county to adopt a complete streets policy for the city.

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  • Driving from a wheelchair

    June 24, 2017 |

    Respekt |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Czech Republic, Lostice

    A family business in the Czech Republic is manufacturing what they call an Elbee car, an "urban micro-car designed specifically for disabled drivers." It's a vehicle that opens at the front to allow for wheelchair users, and its been officially certified and on the market since 2014. While the car's cost is a limiting factor for its success, the Elbee is seeing interest from wheelchair users and investors alike.

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  • The Stickers that Save Lives

    June 04, 2017 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

    Vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for young adults in nearly every country around the world, but the issue receives less policy attention or funding than diseases or terrorism. One clever initiative called Zusha in Kenya is using a very simple method - stickers - to spread safety messages on public transportation, and have already reduced bus accidents by as much as 25%.

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  • Passionate Parents Prompt 1st Flame-Retardant-Free Car Seat

    April 23, 2017 |

    KPIX-TV |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Prompted by parents concerned about chemicals in car seats a Massachusetts company created an infant seat that is naturally flame-resistant. It's something that most manufacturers have said they cannot do and still comply with federal regulations. Advocates and manufacturers say that for such solutions to become more widespread there must be changes in regulations and federal officials are conducting a study to evaluate potential improvements to the flammability standard for car seats.  

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  • Big in Bolivia: Zebras in the Streets

    March 01, 2017 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: Bolivia, La Paz

    In La Paz, local government is using people dressed in zebra costumes to direct traffic and change the behavior of people who break the rules. La Paz borrowed the idea from Antanas Mockus, the former mayor of Bogota, who discovered that people are more afraid of being ridiculed than being punished. Through humor, the method has improved driving and people's moods on the streets, hospitals, and schools.

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  • Street lights are out but you're still footing the bill; how can we prevent wire thefts?

    February 02, 2017 |

    KTUL-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Tulsa, Oklahoma

    After chasing street light wire thieves who have left Tulsa streets in the dark, city officials look to Salt Lake City, who solved their city's stealing problems by investing in their infrastructure. SLC officials replaced copper wire, which was easier for thieves to take, with aluminum, buried light boxes, and placed sensors on their street lights to ensure neighborhoods and highways remained safe and well-lit.

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  • Making cities safer with public transport

    January 20, 2017 |

    Livemint |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: India, Mumbai

    There is a misconception that making cities safer for women requires more security cameras. Now, the method of improving public transport systems and lighting up public streets is being implemented and its allowing women to feel safer and enjoy greater mobility.

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