Savitz Elliot
Dedham, MA:
20 Years Ago, I Accidentally Struck And Killed A Cyclist
No destination, no text, no drink, writes Shane Snowdon, is worth knowing that you have killed another human.
How to avoid accidentally leaving your child in hot car
Experts say about half of all hot car deaths are a result of parents forgetting children in the back seat.
How easy is it to accidentally ride your bike onto I-676?
Nobody seems to know yet why two Indego riders ended up on I-676, but one point of interest that arose out of the discussion…
What Are Sharrows Good For?
Maligned and misunderstood, sharrows are the cause of much frustration for cyclists and drivers alike. But they can play an important role—if they’re used correctly.
Why parents accidentally leave children in cars
Each time there is a story in the news of a child left in a car, you can almost hear people shouting in response: How does this happen?
How traffic data can reduce cyclist, pedestrian deaths
Existing technology can make our streets safer, the columnist writes.
Bike lanes save lives of drivers as well as cyclists, study finds
Cars slow down and those behind wheel are more aware of surroundings in areas with good cycling infrastructure, research reveals
Study: Aggressive Driving is Linked to Seeing Cyclists as ‘Less than Human’
Almost half of non-cyclists in a study rated cyclists as less than fully human, using standard psychological surveys.
Sleepy Kids More Likely to Be Struck by Cars When Crossing Street
Even children who look both ways before crossing a street run the risk of being struck by a motor vehicle when sleepy.
Why cyclists should keep their cool in the face of dangerous driving
Anger is often the first response to a near miss on the road but there are better ways to hold drivers to account
Woman accidentally drives her car right into the start of a marathon
