In Washington State, the surge in personal mobility options like electric scooters, mopeds, and e-bikes has reshaped how people navigate cities. In Seattle, you’ll often see commuters weaving through Pike Place Market’s narrow streets or crossing the busy thoroughfares of Capitol Hill, where public transit options are limited. In Spokane, paths like the Centennial Trail...
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Tesla is undoubtedly one of the most prominent companies in advanced transportation, and the idea of self-driving cars and other cutting-edge features can seem almost futuristic. While previous articles have highlighted how safety and technological advancements have significantly reduced traffic accidents and saved millions of lives over the past decade, today we will take a...
Our country is vast and diverse, making it easy to think that tangible problems are far from us. However, among the ten most dangerous routes in the United States as of 2024, one should particularly alarm us: Seattle’s I-5. This highway, running parallel to the Pacific Coast, witnessed 186 fatalities (13.47 per 100 miles). This...
Sidewalks are a vital part of city infrastructure. For safety and convenience, sidewalks must remain usable for all pedestrians, especially those with disabilities. All walkways should be in good shape and free of ice and debris. If a sidewalk is damaged or unsafe, those using it could be seriously injured. However, who exactly is responsible...
What is Rule 411? Despite what their seemingly compassionate television commercials may have you believe, insurance companies are mostly concerned with protecting their bottom line. Like any other major corporation, insurance companies care about profits above all. This sometimes means they will take advantage of laws and rules meant to level the playing field between...
Photo by Vlad Deep One of the most common questions accident victims have about their automobile insurance is what to do after their Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is exhausted. Losing your PIP coverage can be an especially stressful experience, like having the rug pulled out from under you. It’s hard enough worrying about recovering from...
Whether you’re an Uber driver in downtown Seattle or catching a ride in New York City, it’s important to have some peace of mind whenever you’re taking a rideshare trip. Uber has teamed up with four major auto insurance companies to help ensure the safety of every rideshare journey for both riders and drivers. The...
Photo byNandu Vasudevan With its famously mild climate, Washington is one of the best states to ride through on a motorcycle tour. Washington also has some of the nicest, even-paved roads that climb sky-high mountains and descend right down to the Pacific coast. So, no matter if you’re simply looking for a quick weekend jaunt...
Seattle may be known for being the top when it comes to coffee, technology, and progressive politics, but many people are surprised to learn we also rank high for a disturbing trend: dog attacks. With so many young professionals and an ever-fluctuating transient population, Seattle really is overrun with dogs. So much so that you...
Photo by Muhammad Daudy The state of Oregon may be known as a hipster paradise, with rivers of Kombucha and vintage cardigans as far as the eye can see. Oregon is also home to some of the most dangerous roads in the entire United States. From crowded urban intersections to steep cliffs that plunge directly...