Tag Archives: pedestrian

Crossing the street in Vietnam

July 19, 2011 @ 3:09 pm

If you’re crossing the street in Vietnam on foot, that’s YOUR FAULT (at least according to other motorists on the road)! [via]

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Bruce McCall sketches out a NYC street with no vehicle lanes

December 24, 2010 @ 3:42 pm

Illustration by Bruce McCall NYC without cars? That might be a dream come true for some and a nightmare for others. In Bruce McCall’s dream of NYC, he sketches an example of what the city could be if it did … Continue reading →

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Volvo pedestrian collision system fails during test

September 27, 2010 @ 5:08 pm

LOL, oops! Looks like Volvo’s blaming the failure of their pedestrian detection system (and anti-collision system) on the improper placement of a test dummy. We’ll see if that excuse flies in court! You might remember also that the Volvo S60 … Continue reading →

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The Williamsburg Bridge circa 1990

July 21, 2010 @ 9:35 pm

Wow, take a look at the mess that is the Williamsburg Bridge back in 1990. The pedestrian walkway looks treacherous. I think it’s safe to say that nobody rollerbladed or skated across this bridge without turning halfway back and taking … Continue reading →

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2011 Volvo S60

February 18, 2010 @ 10:21 am

Set to make its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show later this year, the all-new Volvo S60 is honestly one of the most attractive Volvo vehicles I’ve seen in a long time. The car features Volvo’s innovative Pedestrian Detection … Continue reading →

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Volvo developing a car that cannot crash

October 28, 2009 @ 12:14 am

Volvo is developing a pedestrian detection system that will hopefully prevent people from getting hit by cars. Continue reading →

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