Many years ago, we imagined the day when cars would drive themselves. That day is now here, but as it goes with all forms of technology, there have been some hiccups along the way, and in some cases, catastrophes. One major hiccup happened on March 25, when a self-driving car…
Austin, Texas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. It is also home to the University of Texas at Austin. These are two of the primary reasons why the city can greatly benefit from installing protected bicycle lanes. More new residents every day means more cars on the…
Bicycling is a popular activity in Austin. While city leaders work on making the area more bike friendly, riders are encouraged to take the steps necessary to protect themselves. Bicycle accidents involving collisions with motor vehicles can result in disabling and potentially life threatening injuries. Bike helmets go a long…
If you have been driving around Austin, you may have noticed some new traffic signals. The Austin Transportation Department has installed bicycle signal faces on a dozen signals in the area in an effort to reduce bicycle accidents. Some started operating in early August. The new bike signals can be…
