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With more than 1,100 bicyclist deaths in 2023, you'd hope that states are making efforts to keep these vulnerable road users safer. Many are, but there's still a long way to go. Read my reporting for Smart Cities Dive to learn about the best states for #bicycling and what they are doing right.

Have you overpowered your circuit? Here's one essential tip: 🏠🔌 #StepAboveRealty #HomeSafety #CircuitOverload #ElectricalTips #SmartLiving #HomeMaintenance #SafetyFirst #RealEstateAdvice #HollisterMO #HomeOwnersTips

ATA Hails $200 Million Truck Parking Bill The American Trucking Associations (ATA) applauds the House Appropriations Subcommittee for including $200 million dedicated to truck parking in its latest funding bill. This initiative, championed by Congressman Steve Womack addresses the critical shortage of safe parking for truck drivers, enhancing safety and efficiency across the supply chain. ATA President and CEO Chris Spear emphasized that this investment will alleviate stress for drivers and improve road safety for all motorists. Why This Matters to Truck Drivers and Recruiters? As a third-party truck driver recruiting agency, we understand the challenges drivers face daily. A severe lack of safe, accessible parking is one of the top concerns. This shortage forces drivers to park in unsafe or illegal locations or stop driving earlier than necessary to secure a spot, resulting in lost income and increased stress. The $200 million allocation will significantly improve parking availability, making it easier for drivers to find safe rest spots. This not only enhances driver safety and well-being but also improves recruitment and retention by addressing one of the industry’s most pressing issues. The Rig On Wheels Show #TruckParking #TruckingIndustry #Safety #Infrastructure #DriverRecruitment #SupplyChain

WoW~ Indiana has so few public charging stations, 536 (52 cars per station). Perhaps us Hoosiers prefer to charge at home or are our stations more for others just passing through? Ohio by contrast has 1,555 stations (33 cars per station), nearly 3x more than Indiana! Another interesting why to slice this metric would be by length of highways in the state or by land area. The mature market in California by contrast has very high ratio of 80 cars per charging station and New Jersey has the highest at 92! In NJ's case, they are probably limited by available land to install them or permitting...

#ICYMI: We’re here to help keep you moving on the @kcstreetcar route while crews connect the Main Street Extension to the existing system. 🚆 🚍 Learn more about the Streetcar Link buses and schedules: bit.ly/3TGwelD

🚚 Case Study: Enhancing Efficiency at Quinn Vehicles 🚑 Quinn Vehicles, a top refrigerated and specialist vehicle manufacturer in Ireland and the UK, partnered with LBS to boost ambulance production from 5 to 7 units per week. Solution Highlights: • Trained staff on Lean concepts. • Optimised assembly and door assembly layouts. • Implemented a new paint sequence schedule. • Designed new trolleys and jigs. Results: • 🚀 40% increase in output. • 🕒 28% productivity improvement, saving over 700 labour hours per ambulance. We continue to push boundaries and strive for continuous improvement and to make people and process work better together https://bit.ly/4bN9xDf #CaseStudy #LeanManufacturing #Innovation #TransportIndustry #Productivity #ContinuousImprovement

Did you know? #MacombCounty companies touch just about every part of a vehicle. From seatbelts to suspensions, these local businesses and their highly skilled workers are an integral part of the creation of your car. So next time you’re on the road, just think, it’s Macomb County that’s keeping you moving. #detroitautoshow Learn more about this, and the larger economic impact of this output, in today’s Macomb Business blog: https://lnkd.in/gUdn9DA6

As a reminder, the city of Aurora has amended some of its parking regulations and enforcement on public streets and rights of way to align with more stringent changes made in 2023 in neighboring Denver. As of Nov. 25, 2023, the following rules are in effect for recreational vehicles (includes, but is not limited to, motor homes, camper trailers, truck campers, campervans, watercraft, snowmobiles and off-highway vehicles): -No parking for more than 24 hours during any seven-day period on any street, part of a street or public right of way -Recreational vehicles must be removed from the public right of way for no less than 72 consecutive hours to remain in compliance -Recreational vehicles may be towed or removed if cited vehicle has not been moved from the public street within 24 hours after being cited For questions, contact Park Aurora at 303.739.7338 or parking@auroragov.org.

In Texas, there is no statewide law prohibiting riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. However, local ordinances in some cities or towns may restrict or prohibit bicycles on sidewalks, particularly in busy commercial or pedestrian areas. For example, some cities, such as Austin and Houston, have local ordinances that prohibit riding bicycles on sidewalks in specific zones. It is essential to be aware of local regulations and guidelines regarding bicycle use on sidewalks to ensure the safety of both cyclists and pedestrians. Click the link here: https://bit.ly/42tnNNE for more surprising illegal activities.

NEW VIDEO ALERT: Here's a short one for you highlighting the simple joys of a street transformed to prioritize people rather than the fast movement of cars. I hope you enjoy it. #StreetsAreForPeople  https://lnkd.in/gqjhqYng