In many ways, California is ahead of much of the rest of the nation when it comes to cyclist safety. For example, the state has invested substantially into research and city planning that focus on cyclist and pedestrian safety. Both municipality and state lawmakers...
Bicyclists can use their bikes to commute, exercise, or just take an enjoyable ride through town. Unfortunately, too often these rides are hindered by bad drivers. Four times that bad driving habits cause an accident include: Lane changing. Changing lanes requires...
Most of us have heard about the President's proposed $2 trillion infrastructure plan, called the American Jobs Plan. The name doesn't give you the best idea as to what the plan entails, though. This plan is far-reaching, as it seeks to both rebuild and extend the...
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States in March 2020, life changed across the country. People couldn’t go to the gym anymore and many people were working from home. Because participating outdoor activities reduced the risk of becoming sick, many Americans...
Another hit-and-run accident involving a car versus bicycle, another bicyclist critically injured. Thankfully, the bicyclist did not die. These stories continue to occur and continue to alarm the public. When will they end? And when will motorists take responsibility...
As everyone knows, 2020 was a year like no other in recent memory. One of the consequences of the lockdowns in California was that fewer people in Los Angeles commuted to work and school than in years. But the number of people injured or killed in bicycle accidents...
It’s surprising how many people believe that cyclists don’t have a right to be on the main road where motor vehicles operate, but the truth is that they do have a right to be there. Bicycles are vehicles, and as such, they are allowed to be on the road like any other...
