In an ideal world riding a bicycle would be an activity that people of all ages and abilities could enjoy without worrying about the threat of a driver knocking them off. The fear of that happening is one of the reasons many people choose not to ride a bicycle – they...
Month: August 2024
Are sidewalks safer for cyclists than the roads?
If you worry about riding your bicycle on the roads, you may have welcomed Los Angeles County’s 2023 decision to legalize riding bicycles on the sidewalk. While it may be legal, that does not necessarily mean you should do it. Some studies suggest you are safer...
Can AI help keep cyclists a little safer?
Cycling may be healthy and environmentally friendly, but it exposes bike riders to significant risks. The need to share the road with motor vehicles is a serious safety hazard. Even when cyclists wear visibility gear, proactively maintain their bicycles and...
Los Angeles bicycling remains hazardous despite safety laws
Bicycling is good for your health and allows you to get around without contributing to fossil fuel emissions, a blessing for the environment. Unfortunately, cycling poses significant injury risks in the modern era, where motor vehicles and two-wheeled conveyances must...