Topic – Cars
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Breathing auto emissions can cause bad cholesterol
Changes HDL from good to bad
New research has found that breathing motor vehicle emissions causes a change in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol so that it to clogs arteries.
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TX vehicle registration fees will not be increased
After bill dies in house
Facing a transportation funding shortfall of around $4 billion, the Texas legislature failed to secure the potential income source of raising registration fees.
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Truly shared roads in the Netherlands
The Dutch "Woonerf"
Since the 1960's the Dutch have been building "living streets", which are designed to encourage human interaction.
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Parking Benefit District begins trial along Washington Ave
Could spread across Houston
Months after being approved, the Washington Avenue corridor has begun their innovative new parking program.
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CarShare program comes to Houston Energy Corridor
Provide transportation options
Though it is starting out small, the arrival of a car sharing program in the Energy Corridor is great news for users of alternative transportation modes.
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Austin eliminates parking rules for downtown
To encourage less driving
In an effort to reduce costs and promote pedestrian activity, the Austin City Council has axed parking requirements for downtown buildings.
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Childhood exposure to auto emissions linked to cancer
More reason to avoid traffic
New research shows that exposure to automobile emissions may make children more susceptible to certain kinds of cancers.
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Chicago’s street policies prioritize pedestrians
A "seismic policy shift"
Chicago's DOT has introduced their Complete Streets Design Guidelines, heralding a major shift towards pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
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Addressing the world’s dangerous roadways
1.2 million killed every year
The World Health Organization newly released "Global Status Report on Road Safety" reveals some gruesome statistics about the level of traffic deaths worldwide
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EPA to institute cleaner fuel standards
Matching those in California
After 15 months of 'regulatory limbo,' the Obama administration is introducing requirements for lower-pollution vehicles and cleaner gasoline nationwide.
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