Topic: Safety
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Videos
Blind Pedestrianism, as a Video Game
A playful and silly take on the challenges of navigating an urban setting blind.
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The Sandwich Board Makes a Comeback
Often banned by municipalities for safety reasons, simple A-frame sidewalk signs should be allowed to return, within reason.
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Democracy in America
Locals to Christo: Don't Drape Fabric Over Our River
This is the opponents’ last stand, though it's likely the project will be approved.
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L.A.'s $1.5 Billion Sidewalk Problem
Sidewalk disrepair and inaccessibility are the subject of new lawsuits against the city.
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The Safety Risks of Raising Speed Limits
As the U.K. plans to increase its speed limit, concerns grow
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Hopeful Footsteps in Mexico City’s Centro Histórico
Cutting of the neighborhood's main streets to vehicular traffic has helped reduce crime
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The Big Fix
Why City Governments Love Crime Cameras
Officials in Wilkes-Barre say their $3 million surveillance system was worth every penny. Then again, they didn't have to pay for it
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Democracy in America
L.A.'s Bike Lane Blues
After two coats of paint, a new bike lane in Los Angeles is struggling to take hold
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Medical Marijuana Laws May Lead to Fewer Traffic Deaths
Researchers link a drop in beer consumption, and resulting drunk driving, with the availability of medical pot
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Why Doesn't Every Subway System Have Suicide Prevention Barriers?
Mexico City's transit system is the latest to install platform screen doors, though budget constraints will mean many stations still won't have them
