Broadly speaking, safe biking in Los Angeles (and everywhere) involves three important components: the state of biking infrastructure, the actions of bicyclists and the actions of drivers, Infrastructure includes biking laws, bike lanes, bike trails and additional...
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Month: November 2021
California among top 10 states for cyclist fatalities
California residents enjoy more favorable weather than cyclists who live in many other parts of the United States. This is among the many reasons bike travel is so popular statewide. However, with a high number of cyclists comes a high number of cyclist fatalities,...
3 tips for biking safely in traffic
Bicycling is an effective way to commute, get exercise and enjoy yourself. But every time you go out on a ride, you put yourself at risk of getting in a serious accident and sustaining injuries, especially if riding in traffic. According to the National Highway...
Statistics on age and bicycle accidents
Whether you worry about the safety of your child when they ride their bicycle or you are an older adult concerned about your safety when biking, it is crucial to go over statistics regarding age and bicycle accidents. Every year, bike accidents claim many lives and...
Are stop-as-yield laws good for cyclists?
If you ride your bike to work or school every day, you undoubtedly have come upon at least one stop sign where coming to a complete sign makes very little sense. After all, you can see oncoming traffic and know when it is safe to proceed. You also regularly see cars...
Indicating turns on your bike
Using your bicycle as your primary mode of transportation in California is quickly becoming more popular. There are several good reasons for this, such as decreasing your environmental impact while improving your health. Yet doing so requires you to take to the...