Bike Lanes Are Good For Business, Actually, And Everyone Who Says Otherwise Is Wrong

Bike Lanes Are Good For Business, Actually, And Everyone Who Says Otherwise Is Wrong

Bike lanes are obviously good for cyclists, as they make it safer to ride and encourage people to make more trips on two wheels. More people riding instead of driving is also better for the environment and cuts down on noise pollution from cars. Still, since bike lanes often replace street parking, it’s understandable that … Read more

Wider Streets Are More Dangerous Than Narrow Ones: Study

Wider Streets Are More Dangerous Than Narrow Ones: Study

Photo: Spencer Platt / Staff (Getty Images) Narrower streets in urban areas reduce fatalities, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found in a recent study. The findings go against conventional wisdom that suggests that wider lanes are safer because they leave drivers with more room for error. Based on an analysis … Read more