Students in York, Pennsylvania will be receiving a lesson on both bike safety and affordable housing.  Today will see 23 bicyclists stopping in to the Crispus Attucks Association to educate kids about those two topics.  It’s all part of a program known as Capital Ride.  Put together by Bike and Build, this program fundraises and… read more

Consumer Reports is a valuable resource for people looking to protect themselves and their families from dangers that might otherwise be overlooked.  Now, the organization is offering tips from themselves, RepairClinic, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission on how to avoid danger from three of the most easily ignored hazards in a home. First up… read more

We’ve all seen erratic drivers on the roadway, or hear about it in the news, but perhaps the best way to bring attention to this important subject is by referencing celebrities alleged to have engaged in the same practices. Recently, pop superstar Justin Bieber was ticketed by police for driving higher than the legally mandated… read more

In Alabama, the Governor has signed a law outlawing texting while behind the wheel.  Effective August 1, people will no longer be able to text or use any social media while driving. Fines will cost $25 for a first citation, $50 the second time, and later offenses run drivers $75.  Police have said that they… read more

Over 80% of car seats are installed incorrectly, so in an effort to reduce these numbers, a car seat safety check will be hosted by Educare of Central Maine on July 20th. Two car-seat safety technicians will be at a Waterville address to teach parents and caregivers how to properly install a car seat.  They… read more

The temperature inside a car can easily become many degrees higher than the temperature outside, and leaving a child in a vehicle can be a deadly mistake. Sometimes, the child is left inside the car by accident. A new report offers up ways to avoid this kind of tragedy.  First, always keep your children in… read more

The state of New Mexico doesn’t really know the true extent of the dangers involved with distracted driving. While statistics show that only two accidents were texting while driving-related last year, the true numbers are believed to be much higher. Police officials say people often don’t admit to texting while driving following accidents. Unless police… read more

Drivers can now text in the state of California, so long as they dictate those text messages through hands-free voice-activated devices. The law introduced by a Corona Republican Assemblyman and signed into law by the Governor passed the Assembly and Senate with little opposition.  Although such devices are hands-free, many think they are equally distracting… read more

Rosco Vision Systems has released a new tool, the Dual-Vision XC, to help reinforce proper driving habits among fleet drivers. One third of all fatal truck driver accidents in 2010 were at least partially caused by the driver themselves, according to a member of the FMCSA. Its creators say that the Dual-Vision XC can be… read more

If you’ve spent any time traveling via the many public transit systems across the country or the world, perhaps you’ve noticed just how boring your surroundings can be.  Well, city planners have noticed that too, which is why a number of bus stations across the world have been gussied up in order to make commuters’… read more

Not all driver’s education classes are created equal, according to an editorial written by an employee at the B.R.A.K.E.S. advanced teen driving school.  In this advice column, the author discusses things that all drivers should be aware of when heading out on the road. The first thing he wants drivers to understand is the power… read more

After years and years of protests and outcry from numerous public interest groups, it’s finally official:  BPA has been banned from baby bottles and sippy cups. Some will say that the initiative has been a long time coming.  For awhile now, bisphenol-A, or BPA as it’s more commonly known, has had its safety questioned by medical professionals… read more