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New crossing safety PSA by Portlandia producer pits ‘pedestrians vs. cars’

The campaign paints vulnerable road users as irresponsible and immature.

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August 8, 2017

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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US DOT moves to ban cell phones for commercial truck, bus drivers

A truck turns right over a bikeway on NE Couch.(Photo © J. Maus) On Friday, the US Department of Transportation proposed a new safety regulation that would ban hand-held cell phone use for commercial truck and bus drivers. If the rule goes into effect (after a 60-day comment period), drivers in violation could be fined … Read more

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December 20, 2010

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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