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Can Hackers Control Traffic Lights?

How secure are our traffic lights? Apparently, not very. This excellent piece from Wired follows Cesar Cerrudo, an Argentinian security researcher, around Seattle, New York, and Washington, DC as he easily demonstrates how hackers can control traffic lights. See the full story here:

Hackers Can Mess With Traffic Lights to Jam Roads and Reroute Cars

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Roundabouts or 4-Way Stops?

Which do you prefer? The roundabout is considered more efficient, and even safer. However, 4-Way stops are the American way. Read this interesting article and join the debate:

http://blog.jafrum.com/2013/10/28/roundabouts-or-4-way-stops-what-is-your-preferred-method/