Bicycle safety trends are startling. A report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that in 2018, the fatality rate of cyclists surged 6.3 percent to an all-time high of 857 cyclists. The data indicate that deaths are predominately in urban areas...
Protected bike lanes mean safety for everyone
In 2018, The Washington Post reported that six of the ten safest cities for bicyclists were found in California. Yet, Los Angeles still ranks as one of the most dangerous cities for biking. However, April did bring the first protected two-way bike lane to Los Angeles,...
Pair of accidents kill Stanislaus County bicyclist
California is focused on making everything environmentally friendly. It’s an enlightened attitude that helps protect all the living things in the Golden State as the economy expands. So, bicyclists often find it ironic that their modes of transportation are not...
San Diego plans operations to keep bicyclists safe
Bicycles are a big part of California life. This is especially true in the cities and larger towns, where congestion and gas prices combined with manageable distances have driven many people to start using two-wheeled foot-powered transports. But the lack of...
Bike-friendly cities take education, changes in infrastructure
American cities are getting deadlier and deadlier for bicyclists and pedestrians alike — while, at the same time, cities are encouraging more people to commute by either foot, bike or public transportation. There’s a disconnect going on somewhere, and...
Risky biking behavior increases the chance of fatal injuries
It is not easy to get around California without a vehicle. Sometimes mass transit is crowded and unreliable, and sometimes commutes involve too many changes without your own motor vehicle. Many cities and towns in the Golden State are trying to close the loop by...
Cyclist killed in South Los Angeles car collision
Biking in California would conjure up the image of lane-splitting motorcycles on the highway before bicyclists cranking away on the side of the road. But cycling has taken off in the Golden State recently, especially in expanding urban areas amenable to bikes, and...
4 key stats about bike accident risks
Cyclists always have the idea, at least in the back of their minds, that they could get seriously injured in an accident. Even when they are proficient, experienced riders, there is a constant threat from the motorists around them. They can’t ignore that. What...
7 reasons biking is changing city life
The rise in popularity of cycling has transformed city life for thousands of people in many age brackets. As it grows more and more common, especially in places like Los Angeles where the cycling season is long and the weather is beautiful, it is important for all of...
When do fatal bike accidents happen?
In order to stay safe while riding your bike, it may help to know more about when fatal accidents take place. You may not be able to avoid the roads at these times, but being aware that they are high-risk times could help you keep your guard up so that you do not get...