Walking while old is killing a lot more pedestrians than walking while distracted
August 28, 2019, 10:08 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
There are all kinds of distracted and compromised people in our roads. Some of them cannot help it.
What's the best car for older drivers?
August 19, 2019, 8:26 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
Just about everyone recommends a big gasoline-powered SUV. This will not end well.
When it comes to aging in place, self-driving cars won't save us
July 22, 2019, 4:16 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
A new study finds that older people react a lot more slowly when they take the wheel.
What an increase in air turbulence means for frequent fliers
July 15, 2019, 11:45 a.m. by Thomas Kostigen
Here's how to plan a flight around potentially severe turbulence.
Which is better: Car wash or DIY?
July 2, 2019, 4:17 p.m. by Katy Rank Lev
Commercial car washes have advantages over your driveway.
Electric cars are quiet. Maybe too quiet.
July 2, 2019, 12:53 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
And now the EU's rules on the issue have kicked into gear.
Commuters turn to bicycles during transportation strike in Netherlands
May 29, 2019, 3:15 p.m. by Ben Bolton
You have to get to work somehow.
Everyone on the road hates everyone else
April 1, 2019, 12:54 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
There is a war on the car, a war on the bike, a war on pedestrians and soon there will be a war on old people.
London gets its first 3D crosswalk and it's a traffic-slowing beauty
March 29, 2019, 2:31 p.m. by Matt Hickman
It's also the first optical illusion-y pedestrian crossing in the U.K.
Why you should always stand, not pass others, on the escalator
March 16, 2019, 4:45 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
It's way more efficient, not to mention more polite, for everyone.
Boomers and e-bikes were made for each other
March 4, 2019, 12:46 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
Spending a few days on a bunch of different e-bikes has changed my view of them.
Costa Rica poised to become world's first fossil fuel-free country
February 27, 2019, 10:01 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The Central American nation's new president makes a bold pledge.
Tesla releases new 'dog mode' for pet owners
February 14, 2019, 2:39 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Clever option prevents your pups from getting too hot and informs others of your imminent return.
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No one knows how to merge, say road officials
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Plane, train or automobile: Which has the biggest footprint?
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What an increase in air turbulence means for frequent fliers
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Do you have to modify a diesel engine to run it on vegetable oil?
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12 reasons to use a bicycle for transportation
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Canada opens world's longest hiking trail that stretches coast to coast
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Your 2019 fall foliage guide
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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Why do leaves change color in autumn?
Learn about the natural mechanisms that produce breathtaking fall foliage each year.
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Test your fall knowledge
The days are getting shorter and pumpkin spice seems to be everywhere: It must be fall.
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10 best places outside the U.S. for fall color
These places around the world that equal U.S. locales when it comes to colorful scenery.
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5 classic fall recipes
Roasted veggies and soups of all kinds are what we're talking about.
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