New York Traffic Blog

One of the most common quality of life complaints in New York City is bicyclists on the sidewalks. It is obvious a nuisance to pedestrians and, often, can be dangerous. Another common…

Bad Networking Vs. Good Networking

March 24, 2011

Entrepreneurship

I had the privilege of being the opening speaker at the Sixth Annual Small Business Summit earlier this month and delivered a take-home value session on marketing. The audience was…

Unicyclist Beats Traffic Ticket

March 21, 2011

Kyle Peterson, aka the Brooklyn Juggler, recently beat a bogus NYC traffic ticket and now is suing New York City for $3 million. It started when police officers issued him…

How Long Should A Traffic Light Remain In The Yellow Phase?

March 19, 2011

The duration of the yellow or amber light is critical for whether you receive a red light ticket. Most motorists enter an intersection when the light is yellow and on the…

When Emulation Is Not Flattering

March 6, 2011

Politics

I used to really like the expression “Emulation is the highest form of flattery”. But then I started hearing it (or derivatives of it) all too often and the expression,…

Failed Leadership: Etched In Stone

February 27, 2011

Politics

I recently posted “What Does It Take To Be A True Leader“. Today I want to shift gears and discuss the converse — a clear example of leadership failure. An…

What Is The Most Dangerous Type Of Moving Violation?

February 10, 2011

I am wondering what my readers view as the most dangerous type of moving violation. Of course, all of them raise safety issues but I am looking for what you think…

What Does It Take To Be A True Leader?

February 7, 2011

Entrepreneurship

Head Coach Mike Tomlin had to have been crushed by falling short in last night’s Super Bowl XLV game. However, one small act shows his character and leadership abilities. He…

Breaking News: Cell Phone Tickets To Carry 2 Points

February 1, 2011