Recently, some cyclists in NYC were pleasantly surprised by the installation of protected bike lanes around the city.  Long sections of pavement were stripped and then refinished with a layer of smooth light green paint, completely off-limits to motor vehicles.  One of the most notable stretches is on Columbus Avenue between 96th and 77th, where [...]

The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, along with the non-profit Kids Design Association are jointly promoting “kids design”, a design concept aimed at promoting children’s safety, security and healthy development and creating a living environment comfortable for families expecting or raising children.  The Kids Design Award is aimed at honoring designs that (1) contribute to [...]

 
A bailout for everyone who wants to use alternative transportation
South Orange, NJ, August 11, 2009 :  Zigo, Inc. today announced its Zigos® for Clunkers program, a stimulus program that will help the environment, combat obesity, reduce our dependency on foreign oil, and promote positive parenting in America.  Zigo will accept any automobile (subject to restrictions) [...]