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6 stories tagged with "Bike Safety"
Vancouver Startup Creates World's Safest Bike Helmet
Innovation•Oct 10

Vancouver Startup Creates World's Safest Bike Helmet

A small Canadian company just shattered helmet safety records with a design inspired by woodpeckers that reduces brain injury risk by 32 percent. The breakthrough could save countless lives as cycling continues to boom worldwide.

Wired•3 min read
Big Rapids Asks Neighbors to Improve Walkability
Acts of Kindness•Aug 10

Big Rapids Asks Neighbors to Improve Walkability

A Michigan city is turning everyday residents into safety experts through a community audit of sidewalks and bike paths. Volunteers will explore their neighborhoods, identify issues, and help shape future improvements.

Acts of Kindness Desk•2 min read
Berkeley Block Party Creates Safer Streets in One Afternoon
Acts of Kindness•Jun 5

Berkeley Block Party Creates Safer Streets in One Afternoon

A Berkeley neighborhood turned a simple block party into a grassroots experiment that could transform how their street works. By temporarily replacing speeding cars with bike lanes and safety features, residents proved safer streets are possible.

Reasons to be Cheerful•2 min read
Kearney Hospitals Give 250+ Kids Safer Bike Rides
Acts of Kindness•May 19

Kearney Hospitals Give 250+ Kids Safer Bike Rides

A Nebraska hospital is making sure local kids can ride bikes without risking brain injuries. For three years running, they've fitted hundreds of children with proper helmets at a price any family can afford.

Acts of Kindness Desk•2 min read
E-Bikes Built for Two Make Car-Free Living Easier
Solutions•May 10

E-Bikes Built for Two Make Car-Free Living Easier

Electric bikes designed for two riders are transforming how people move around cities, offering a practical alternative to cars without the hassle of motorcycles. Safety experts share crucial tips for riding two-up as these versatile bikes gain popularity.

Electrek•2 min read
Santa Monica Uses AI to Keep Bike Lanes Safe
Solutions•Feb 14

Santa Monica Uses AI to Keep Bike Lanes Safe

Santa Monica becomes the first U.S. city to put AI-powered cameras on parking enforcement cars to catch vehicles blocking bike lanes. The technology has already spotted over 1,100 violations at UC San Diego, with 88% being blocked bike lanes.

Ars Technica•2 min read