Lexington Streetsweeper

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Blogger, Urbanist and historical chronicler of Lexington, Kentucky. Looking to the future while remembering the past.

Six year old data but I wonder how, or if, it has changed.

Statistically, drivers of certain vehicles are more often cited for driving under the influence than others, and the list is mostly made up of trucks and vehicles in the premium or luxury segments.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/38238/ram-2500-drivers-have-the-most-duis-more-than-twice-the-national-average-report

People say roundabouts are less convenient for pedestrians, but standing at a #stroads intersection traffic light for several minutes while your bus goes by across the street seems pretty inconvenient.

Codifying the separation of uses led to the unique phenomenon of American suburban sprawl, essentially requiring the use of the automobile to get around as the areas for life’s functions spread further apart. It also locked in the hegemony of the single-family home, at the expense of more affordable multifamily housing.

https://www.lincolninst.edu/publications/land-lines-magazine/articles/how-zoning-won

Transphobic scientists are recruiting trans people for study.

Do not respond to requests from Lisa Littman, Ken Zucker, J Michael Bailey, James Morandini, Kevin Hsu, Paul Vasey, Ray Blanchard, Scott Semenyna or Alex Byrne.

https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/scientists-behind-the-social-contagion

#transgender #trans #LGBTQ

Scientists Behind the "Social Contagion" Myth Are Recruiting Trans Young People For Study, Community Leaders Warn

The project is called AYAGDOS—brought to you by the same names behind “Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria” pseudoscience.

Erin In The Morning

The most effective way to stay safe on city streets is remarkably simple: drive less. A new report suggests that the vehicle miles traveled (VMT) is the single most important factor in determining how safe a city’s streets are for everyone.

https://ssti.us/2026/03/17/roads-less-traveled-the-safety-surprises-of-big-cities/

@enobacon @ObbieZ In Kentucky, the next time I renew I will only have to prove I have had my eyes examined due to an age requirement.
@enobacon I see people "struggling" to park their cars everywhere these days. Do they not teach parallel parking anymore?

How is your hippocampal tail?

The hippocampal tail is part of the hippocampus and is involved in spatial memory and navigation. Rapid shrinking of the hippocampal tail in older adults, together with impaired spatial navigation, can be early signs of Alzheimer's disease, the leading cause of dementia.

The study found that people who lived in cities and frequently crossed intersections or relied on complex navigational skills had larger hippocampal tails.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-street-layouts-aging-brains-brain.html

Why street layouts may matter for aging brains: Brain scans link walkability to memory

The simple act of crossing a road could help shield the brain from dementia and other cognitive conditions, according to new research from the Australian Catholic University and UNSW Sydney's Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA). The study found that people who lived in cities and frequently crossed intersections or relied on complex navigational skills had larger hippocampal tails.

Medical Xpress

The way neighborhood amenities are arranged ... influences whether people choose to walk.

In already walkable neighborhoods, spreading shops and restaurants throughout several streets makes walking more enjoyable.

In less walkable areas, clustering amenities along a single “main street” creates an attraction and encourages people to walk.

"But if the area is already pedestrian-friendly, adding everything to one street doesn’t help much."

https://www.colorado.edu/today/2026/03/11/why-walkable-neighborhoods-arent-just-about-distance

Why walkable neighborhoods aren’t just about distance

New research finds that the experience of a walk plays a major role in whether people leave their cars behind.

CU Boulder Today