In 2015, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti launched the Vision Zero program. The main objective is to eliminate traffic fatalities on the city streets by 2025. Seven years later, has the plan been successful in achieving its goals? Given that there are still a couple of...
You may have noticed tons of people riding electric bikes recently. You may even find rentable bikes at nearly every street corner. Whether it’s because people are being eco-friendly, gas prices are too high or they’re trying to stay fit -- these easily obtainable...
It’s not just vehicles that cyclists have to be worried about on the roads. Other cyclists and pedestrians can pose a threat to them as well. A good example of this is a case involving a man who died after allegedly being pushed off his bicycle near a busy...
Bicycles are a reliable and relatively affordable mode of transportation when compared with motor vehicles. Even the most expensive bicycle will cost a fraction of what a car costs. The lower price point means that the penalties are lower for those who steal bikes as...
Drivers aren’t always as cautious about their actions as they should be. They may get distracted behind the wheel, be eating or drinking, be driving without enough sleep or could just be unskilled. Whatever the issue may be, the reality is that crashes happen every...
In Los Angeles, state laws that specify how and where bicycles should operate are contained in the California Vehicle Code. Under the law, cyclists have almost similar rights and responsibilities as other motorists, although there are some specific rules. Below is a...
