Lab Report: Cycling Goes Mainstream for NYC Commuters

Cycling shift: Not so long ago, only hardened cyclists were brave enough to take to the streets in New York City. But today the Big Apple sees more bike commuters than any U.S. city, as infrastructure has expanded with new routes and 10,000 Citi Bikes. The New York Times reports on the cultural shift:

Texting ban: Honolulu has become the first major U.S. city to target “distracted walking” by law, with a new ban against texting in crosswalks to take effect in October. Slate warns this will “inject police discretion into another routine of daily life” while perpetuating a culture of “pedestrian blaming.”