What is happening? Legislators are considering lowering the blood alcohol level from 0.08 to 0.05. This is the same thing that Utah did in 2019. Utah saw a drop in fatal crashes after lowering the limit. Seattle Times | On transportation, WA Legislature looks to tackle safety, equity, inflation
Monthly Archives: January 2023
Paving Roads with Plastics
What is happening? Road construction can involve asphalt mixed with recycled plastics. Transportation officials want to see this recycled plastic road option pavement last longer, save money and reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. The lingering question is whether the plastic laced roadways will leach chemicals into water. Why is this […]
Lyft Incentivizes EV Drivers
What is happening? Lyft is offering cash incentives for its EV drivers. The incentives stem from California regulations that require ride share companies to reduce emissions. Lyft has also partnered with EV Charging & home charging installation companies to reduce the cost of charging for its drivers. Why is this important? EV incentives take many […]