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Red dot and blue circle optical illusion

The Daily What says: Stare at the center red dot for a few seconds. Watch as the blue circle disappears into the white background Don’t worry this is not a scary animated gif or anything. Just a cool visual trick.

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Don’t be a jerk on a bike

The New York City Department of Transportation has released these 3 PSA’s for cyclists to encourage them to respect the rules of the road and also the pedestrians that share the space with them. Things like yielding to pedestrians and … Continue reading

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The Daily Pothole

Oddly enough the NYC DOT has started a Tumblr called The Daily Pothole that basically gives daily updates on pothole repairs around the city. It’s interesting to see the number of potholes being filled and repaired as the days go … Continue reading

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Greenlight for Midtown

Greenlight for Midtown is the project name for the transformation of Broadway from Herald Square to Times Square from a car-centric avenue to one that is friendly to pedestrians and cyclists. In my eyes, the project is largely a success … Continue reading

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A guide to bike lanes in New York City

The DOT explains the different bike lanes in NYC. Continue reading

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