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April 28, 2025

New Signs Will Alert Drivers to Intersections Where They Really Do Need to Stop

April 28, 2025/ Mark Remy
New Signs Will Alert Drivers to Intersections Where They Really Do Need to Stop

“Really Red” traffic light may be next, officials say.

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April 28, 2025/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Pedestrian safety, Stop signs, Motorists
February 19, 2025

'Star Wars'-Loving Runner Relies on The Force to Detect Threats, Obstacles

February 19, 2025/ Mark Remy
'Star Wars'-Loving Runner Relies on The Force to Detect Threats, Obstacles

With the blast shield down, local man can’t see a thing.

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February 19, 2025/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Force, Star Wars, Blast shield, Threats, Pedestrian safety
February 10, 2025

Runner Staring at Phone Collides With Walker Staring at Phone

February 10, 2025/ Mark Remy
Runner Staring at Phone Collides With Walker Staring at Phone

Phones fall to ground but are unharmed.

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February 10, 2025/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Pedestrian safety, Distraction, Smartphone, Collision
January 21, 2025

Nation’s Automakers Running Out of Ways to Make Trucks More Deadly

January 21, 2025/ Mark Remy
Nation’s Automakers Running Out of Ways to Make Trucks More Deadly

Today’s vehicles “about as dangerous as they can get,” says frustrated exec.

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January 21, 2025/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Pedestrian safety, Motorists, Trucks, SUVs, Marketing, Death
January 06, 2025

‘Safety Is a Shared Responsibility,’ Says Traffic Officer Whose Tips Are Aimed 100% at Pedestrians and Cyclists

January 06, 2025/ Mark Remy
‘Safety Is a Shared Responsibility,’ Says Traffic Officer Whose Tips Are Aimed 100% at Pedestrians and Cyclists

Advice completely ignores role of people operating huge, powerful machines.

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January 06, 2025/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Pedestrian safety, Police, Traffic, Motorists, Media
August 28, 2024

Chilling Photo Captures Runners' Final Moments Before Fatal Head-On Collision

August 28, 2024/ Mark Remy
Chilling Photo Captures Runners' Final Moments Before Fatal Head-On Collision

Witnesses describe scene of "absolute horror."

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August 28, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Pedestrian safety, Fireball, Chill, Stock photos, Collision, Oh the humanity, Horror
January 12, 2024

Dumb Runner Illustrated #96: 'Nowhere'

January 12, 2024/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #96: 'Nowhere'

Next time, try one more blinky light.

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January 12, 2024/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Comics, Pedestrian safety, Motorists
October 27, 2023

Dumb Runner Illustrated #93: 'STOP'

October 27, 2023/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #93: 'STOP'

The return of Super Runner Lady!

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October 27, 2023/ Mark Remy/
News, Real
Super Runner Lady, Dumb Runner Illustrated, Comics, Pedestrian safety
July 24, 2023

Eco-Conscious Runner Doubly Hurt When Hit By Driver of Gas-Powered Vehicle

July 24, 2023/ Mark Remy
Eco-Conscious Runner Doubly Hurt When Hit By Driver of Gas-Powered Vehicle

Planet-destroying truck nearly destroys planet-loving man.

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July 24, 2023/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Pedestrian safety, Motorists, Fossil fuels, Environment, Injuries
July 03, 2023

‘Joggers Should Wear Bright Clothing,’ Tweets Driver

July 03, 2023/ Mark Remy
‘Joggers Should Wear Bright Clothing,’ Tweets Driver

Local man shares thoughts at 45 mph.

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July 03, 2023/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Motorists, Pedestrian safety, Twitter, Smartphone
March 09, 2023

Dumb Runner Illustrated #76: 'Implicit'

March 09, 2023/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #76: 'Implicit'

Statistics are a love language, too.

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March 09, 2023/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Comics, Pedestrian safety, Motorists, Traffic, Death, Love
November 09, 2022

Physicists Baffled by Reports of Runners ‘Coming Out of Nowhere’

November 09, 2022/ Mark Remy
Physicists Baffled by Reports of Runners ‘Coming Out of Nowhere’

Experts say incidents appear to violate basic laws of matter.

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November 09, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Distraction, Pedestrian safety, Motorists, Physics
September 30, 2022

Dumb Runner Illustrated #64: 'Play'

September 30, 2022/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #64: 'Play'

“MAKE-BELIEVE STREETS ARE MADE FOR TOY CARS!”

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September 30, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Comics, Children, Motorists, Pedestrian safety, Parenthood, Rage
September 21, 2022

Driver Who Broke Runner’s Spine in Three Places Praised for Waiting Around Until Help Arrived

September 21, 2022/ Mark Remy
Driver Who Broke Runner’s Spine in Three Places Praised for Waiting Around Until Help Arrived

Police, local reporters applaud motorist for “remaining on the scene.”

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September 21, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Motorists, Pedestrian safety, Praise, Media, Police
August 01, 2022

Motorist Experiences Minor Inconvenience

August 01, 2022/ Mark Remy
Motorist Experiences Minor Inconvenience

Encounter with local runner impedes driver’s progress for up to four seconds.

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August 01, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Motorists, Pedestrian safety, Minor inconvenience, Rage, Screaming
July 20, 2022

Motorist Holds Steering Wheel in One Hand, 6-Ounce Screen Offering Endless Dopamine-Triggering Distractions in the Other

July 20, 2022/ Mark Remy
Motorist Holds Steering Wheel in One Hand, 6-Ounce Screen Offering Endless Dopamine-Triggering Distractions in the Other

Behavior is OK, man believes.

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July 20, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Real
Smartphone, Pedestrian safety, Motorists, Distraction
April 04, 2022

GMC Unveils Locomotive-Inspired Truck

April 04, 2022/ Mark Remy
GMC Unveils Locomotive-Inspired Truck

New 410,000-pound vehicle boasts 10-by-12-foot grille, heated leather seats.

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April 04, 2022/ Mark Remy/
Trucks, SUVs, Pedestrian safety, Auto industry, Safety, Locomotives
December 08, 2021

‘Runners Don’t Belong on Road,’ Says Operator of Speeding 3-Ton Infotainment Center

December 08, 2021/ Mark Remy
‘Runners Don’t Belong on Road,’ Says Operator of Speeding 3-Ton Infotainment Center

Driver fed up with reckless pedestrians.

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December 08, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Get off the road, Motorists, Trucks, Pedestrian safety, Distraction
October 08, 2021

Dumb Runner Illustrated #28: 'Reflection'

October 08, 2021/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #28: 'Reflection'

“Seriously?”

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October 08, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Comics, Safety, Pedestrian safety, Motorists, Traffic
June 21, 2021

Fully Attentive Drivers Theoretically Possible, New Research Suggests

June 21, 2021/ Mark Remy
Fully Attentive Drivers Theoretically Possible, New Research Suggests

Computer modeling produces images of motorist with eyes ahead, both hands on wheel.

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June 21, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
3D, Motorists, Distraction, Pedestrian safety, Science
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