Posted in Bicycle X-ing, Motorcycle X-ing, Pedestrian X-ing, tagged bicycle, change blindness, inattention blindness, moonwalking bear, safety, TfL, Transport for London on April 8, 2008 | No Comments »
A co-worker found this video created by Transport for London (TfL) on MSN.com Monday. I think it’s a clever angle aimed at increasing bicycle awareness. They have another good pedestrian safety ad here and two motorcycle safety ads here and here.
Imagine…
A passer-by asks you for directions. As you talk to him, two workmen [...]
Posted in Bicycle X-ing, Motorcycle X-ing, Pedestrian X-ing, tagged ABATE, American Motorcyclist Association, Central Ohio Bicycle Advocacy Coalition, Columbus Coalition of Motorcycle Riders, Concerned Motorcycle Riders of Ohio, Confederation of Clubs of Ohio, Motorcycle Ohio, Motorcycle Riders Foundation, Ohio Bicycle Federation, Ohio House Bill 207, Ride SMART Campaign, TRAIN MRO on March 31, 2008 | No Comments »
In a two-part article, USDOT Secretary Peters proposes diverting motorcycle safety education funding to “wear a helmet” funding and Ohio considers a law to increase penalties for right-of-way violations leading to the death or injury of motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
Legislation could help, hinder motorcyclists
By BRIAN GADD
Staff Writer
ZANESVILLE -Efforts are underway at the state and federal [...]
Posted in Motorcycle X-ing on November 16, 2007 | No Comments »
The Other Paper strikes again! This week’s issue has a cover story called “chicks on hogs.” I have some minor gripes about it, but it’s good to see women motorcyclists being highlighted. Nice to see that “old-fashioned” men can still be …. (ahem) jerks.
“… the Ohio Department of Public Safety reports that the number of [...]
Posted in Auto X-ing, Motorcycle X-ing, Scooter X-ing on November 10, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Groundbreaking concrete paves way for parking lots
Rachel Lichtenfeld
Issue date: 11/8/07 Section: Campus
While many riders use the new motorcycle parking lot outside Caldwell Laboratory, which was installed in August, few realize the significance of the lot: It is made of eco-friendly pervious concrete and is the first project of its kind at Ohio State.
Pervious concrete leaks [...]
Posted in Motorcycle X-ing, Scooter X-ing on October 1, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Walker beat me to the punch in talking about Columbus’ need for dedicated motorcycle and scooter parking. Having just gotten back from San Francisco and getting to see an amazingly successful system firsthand, I figured that I’d just add a few pictures of what a functional system looks like.
You see these scattered all throughout [...]
