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You get clipped by a car while riding your bike. The driver claims later that they never saw you. You absolutely saw them, though, as they turned right through the bike lane and knocked you to the pavement at about 20 miles per hour.While you did escape a major head...
Over the last year, powered scooters have grown in popularity across the nation. The number of commuters opting for a scooter is increasing. However, with that change comes several safety concerns, spurring new regulations. In particular, the new scooter programs may...
The 80 deadliest streets and intersections is not a new clip show or reality series. They are the target of the LA City Council in 2019. The Council is trying to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety after pedestrian deaths jumped by 82 percent between 2015-2017.The...
Every cyclist has been there at some point: A driver nearly hits you. Maybe they pull out of a driveway as you're going by on the street. Maybe you come around a corner, and they turn left in front of you. Maybe they just drift into the bike lane, distracted by their...
There are plenty of personal benefits to cycling, such as promoting a healthy lifestyle and cutting down on gas bills. But have you ever thought of just how much good cycling can do for the population at large?One benefit is that it reduces the congestion on...
Generally speaking, you have three lanes on a city street: The travel lane for cars, the bike lane for cyclists and the sidewalk for pedestrians. These keep different modes of transportation in their separate spaces to keep everyone safe.However, some experts have...
If you have been shopping for a bike helmet recently, you have probably noticed a lot of MIPS helmets. This is one of the newest technological advancements. It stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System.The idea is to mimic the way that your brain protects...
As a cyclist, you may face aggressive drivers. Both verbal and physical aggression can be scary and dangerous. Road rage is always fear-inducing, but when you are on a bike you do not have the protection of a passenger vehicle. Even when road rage is not a factor,...
It is crucial that motorists understand that bike lanes are real lanes on the road. They need to treat them the same way that they treat any other lane.For instance, imagine that you're driving on a two-lane highway. Both lanes go the same way. You are in the left...
Drivers are supposed to share the road with cyclists, and one of the most crucial issues is when a car has to pass a bike. At a time like that, drivers must give cyclists enough of a buffer zone to prevent an accident.How big should that zone be? A law passed half of...
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