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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Carbon Fiber Making Inroads In New Applications Despite Safety Concerns
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner recently completed its first Trans-Pacific passenger flight, landing in Boston as JAL 8. The JAL service is New England’s first Asia route. It’s made possible by the 787’s efficient design, which allows airlines to provide … Continue reading
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Tagged Boeing 787, Carbon Fiber Bicycles, Carbon Fiber Safety Concerns, Carbon Fiber Use In Airplanes
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Bicycle Riding Strategies Based On Vehicle Type
Not long ago, I wrote a post about Anticipating Traffic Patterns Based on Vehicle Type. The post discussed a number of observations I had made while driving. A reader asked if I could elaborate on how to use this information … Continue reading
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Tagged Anticipating Traffic Patterns, Cycling Safety, Cycling Strategies, Sharing The Road
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The Christina Clarke Genco Foundation First Annual Mother’s Day Memorial Bike Ride
Every truncated life is tragic, no matter how quietly that life was lived. Even so, some lost lives stand out in our memories because those individuals stood for something larger than themselves. They wanted to make a difference in the … Continue reading
Another Example of Cyclists Killing Pedestrians In Crosswalks
For the second time in less than a year, a pedestrian has been killed by a cyclist in San Francisco. On July 15, 2011, a cyclist ran a red light and stuck a 68-year-old woman at the intersection of … Continue reading
Anticipating Traffic Patterns Based On Vehicle Type
Recently, I’ve had to make regular trips to a location which is only accessible by car. As one who travels nearly everywhere by bicycle or foot, I’m not accustomed to spending so much time behind the wheel. To complicate … Continue reading
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Tagged Anticipating Traffic To Save Time, Assessing Traffic Patterns, Driver Behavior
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Driving As A Social Activity
When we think of driving, we imagine it as a clearly defined activity. In some ways it is. Certain actions are mandatory for operating a car. Steering, shifting gears, accelerating and braking are all part of the physical activity of … Continue reading
Deflecting Criticisms For Engaging In Unsafe Practices Like Cycling
One of the most common criticisms levied against cyclists is that they should not ride on the same streets as cars because it is dangerous. To this end, cyclists are characterized as foolhardy, stupid, reckless, and worse. Not a day … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycling Advocacy, Blaming The Victim, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Causes Of Danger On The Roads, Criticism Of Bicyclists
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