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North Carolina safety advocates are warning motorcycle riders about the dangers of speeding on state-maintained corridors around Raleigh, where high speeds, distracted driving, and unsafe lane changes continue to contribute to serious crashes.

Officials urge drivers and riders to stay alert, follow speed limits, and prioritize safe roadway behavior to reduce injuries.

NC Car Accident Lawyers Addresses Speeding Risks for Raleigh Motorcycle Riders on State-Maintained Corridors CHARLOTTE, NC - May 21, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - NC Car Accident Lawyers highlights critical safety data from Raleigh's federally funded Safe Streets for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan showing that speeding was involved in more than 54 percent of all fatal crashes in the city from 2019 to 2023,...

Florida Wildflower Foundation is celebrating 25 years of conservation in 2026 with expanded native seed partnerships, roadside wildflower stewardship, library garden grants, pollinator education, and community outreach programs.

The organization continues promoting biodiversity, habitat restoration, and sustainable landscapes while encouraging Floridians to support native plants and pollinator-friendly ecosystems statewide.

A Look Ahead at 2026 - Florida Wildflower Foundation As the year begins, the Foundation is stepping into our most ambitious chapter yet — a year of growth, stewardship and lasting impact.

Agrela Ecosystems is expanding its PheNode environmental monitoring technology into transportation infrastructure, bringing advanced plant, soil, and climate data collection to highway corridors nationwide.

The innovation supports pollinator habitats, erosion control, and sustainable roadside management, helping transportation agencies improve biodiversity, resilience, and long-term environmental performance along major roadways.

Agrela Ecosystems Expands Nationally as PheNode Platform Moves from Agricultural Research into Transportation Infrastructure - Danforth Plant Science Center Danforth Center spinout Agrela Ecosystems grows PheNode platform from plant research into transportation infrastructure and specialty crops.

The National Safety Council is urging drivers to prioritize safety this Memorial Day weekend as heavy travel increases crash risks nationwide.

Officials emphasize avoiding distractions, obeying speed limits, driving sober, checking vehicles before trips, and always wearing seat belts to keep holiday travelers safe on America’s roadways.

National Safety Council Calls on Drivers to Put Safety First this Memorial Day NSC data analysis projects elevated traffic crash risk during the busy holiday travel period.

Southeastern universities, including VCU, have started a Native Plant–Pollinator Biodiversity Project, connecting community engagement with conservation by creating pollinator-friendly gardens across Richmond.

Led by students and researchers, the initiative promotes native habitats, supports biodiversity, and advances citizen science efforts that help track pollinator activity and strengthen urban ecosystems for long-term environmental impact.

VCU Native Plant-Pollinator Biodiversity Project - School of Life Sciences and Sustainability - Virginia Commonwealth University VCU Native Plant-Pollinator Biodiversity Project Connects Community and ConservationMay 6, 2026The VCU School of Life Sciences and Sustainability’s Native Plant–Pollinator Biodiversity Project sold out all 30 student-grown garden kits at the Maymont Herbs Galore sale, helping expand pollinator-f...