If you cycle, you probably know of the proposed change to California law regarding stopping and yielding. If passed, it could make cycling faster and safer. Current California law requires cyclists to stop at stop signs. The new bill would let cyclists treat stop...
Month: August 2021
How did the pandemic impact cyclist accidents and fatalities?
Many people throughout the country found themselves riding their bicycles more during and after the worst of the pandemic. This offered an escape, a way to get out of their home office and enjoy some peace, fresh air, and exercise. Plus, with fewer cars on the roads,...
Drivers focus on their comfort at the expense of cyclists
When someone buys a car, it is natural to choose something that will protect them and their family -- and something comfortable. Yet, doing so may increase the risk those vehicles pose to cyclists, pedestrians and other lesser-sized road users. The bigger a vehicle,...
How many cyclists wear helmets every time they go for a ride?
If there is one piece of safety equipment that every cyclist knows they need, it is probably a helmet. However, despite most people recognizing that helmets could protect them from injury and potentially save their lives, many cyclists choose to forgo wearing a helmet...
A bicycle accident victim’s death affects many lives
They say no man is an island. Almost every time someone passes away, they leave behind a large number of grievers, maybe more than they would have realized. Spouses, parents, children and other relatives, along with the deceased's friends and even their co-workers --...
Could a bicycle superhighway help in Los Angeles?
If you haven’t heard of a bicycle superhighway, you’re not alone. However, cyclists in South Bay have presented a proposal that could make the roads safer for cyclists and drivers. The goal of the proposal would be to make a continuous bike path that runs between San...