As the streetcar construction continues, so do the closing of intersections. For the week of May 21, 2012, several roadways will be closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access will remain open at all times, and cyclists are reminded that they must walk their bikes while using the sidewalks. Over the Memorial Day weekend, repairs and replacement of a sewer line that extends across Broadway between Church and Stone Avenues will begin, which will completely close Broadway, and is expected to be in place for the next month. At times, the intersection of Church Avenue and Broadwa

A part of University Boulevard was closed on May 1, 2012, and is expected to remain closed for the next four months for streetcar construction. The affected areas are west of Euclid Avenue to Bean Avenue, including the intersections of University and Bean Avenue and Second. Jacobus and First Avenues will remain open to through traffic only. This closure adds to ongoing closures on Fourth Avenue from Sixth Street to University and on Congress Street between Toole and Stone Avenues. When traveling through these construction areas, keep a careful eye out for cyclists, pedestrians, other motorists

The ‘no texting while driving’ ordinance went into effect in Tucson on April 1, 2012, but we have seen people continuing to text while driving on a daily basis. Studies have shown that text messaging on cell phones and other hand-held devices are comparable to driving while drunk. AAA recently conducted a test to determine just how distracted people can be.

Each year, approximately 11,000 new spinal cord injuries occur, resulting in paraplegia or quadriplegia. Spinal cord injuries are most commonly caused by: motor vehicle crashes (37%), violence (28%), falls (21%), sports-related (6%), other (8%). Advances in science and technology are making it a little easier for victims of spinal cord injuries to be more independent. A professor at a Swiss university recently unveiled a robot that can be controlled by the brainwaves of a paraplegic person wearing an electrode-fitted cap, news agency ATS reported. A paralyzed man at a hospital demonstrated th

Recalls are necessary when a product is discovered to have safety issues. Recalls are an effort to limit liability for corporate negligence (which can cause costly legal penalties) and to improve or avoid damage to publicity. Recalls are made very frequently on a variety of products, ranging from children's toys to fruits and vegetables. It is always important to check for recall notices before making a major purchase. To follow is a list of recent recalls: Additional Fire Incidents Prompts Baja Motorsports to Reannounce Dirt Bike Recall Name of Product: Dirt Bikes Importer: Baja Inc. d/b/a B