| Public asked about new bridge plan (Paisley Daily Express) Commuters have been invited to have their say on a proposal to ban cars from the Forth Road Bridge. The Scottish Government plans to build a new bridge to connect Edinburgh and Fife, with the old bridge to be used by buses, small motorcycles, cyclists and pedestrians. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Institute Calls on Government to Mandate Antilock Brakes for All New Motorcycles Recent research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety strongly demonstrates the benefits of antilock brakes for motorcycles. Based on findings that antilocks significantly reduce motorcycle crashes, including fatal ones by more than a third, the Institute is seeking a federal requirement that manufacturers equip all new motorcycles with this technology. biz.yahoo.com |
Kiwanuka to Quit Riding After Brother’s Crash The Giants’ Mathias Kiwanuka has decided to end his riding days in the wake of a motorcycle accident that seriously injured his older brother about 10 days ago in Indianapolis. nytimes.com |
Baghdad bans motorcycles to tighten security Baghdad slapped a ban on motorcycles in the Iraqi capital Wednesday morning, state TV announced, as authorities tighten security before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan comes to an end this week. cnn.com |
More than 50 dead in Pakistan violence At least 11 people were killed when gunmen on motorcycles opened fire in a market in Karachi, as the toll from political killings passes 50. news.brisbanetimes.com.au |