Who would imagine that a simple three to seven seconds would make the difference between life and death for many pedestrians – and bicyclists? A Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) is a traffic signal timing strategy used at intersections to enhance pedestrian safety....
California has multiple highly-populated urban areas and many municipalities where bicycling is among the preferred modes of transportation. Cyclists rely on a combination of driver awareness and infrastructure to protect them against the possibility of a severe...
Bicyclists often have to ride through residential and business areas. Many people caring for lawns near roads might not think much about what happens to the grass clippings when they cut grass or trim weeds, but paying attention to this can actually be a matter of...
It may seem like there are fewer dangers of riding a bike at night because there is less traffic. However, there are still many dangers that cyclists can face. Some of these dangers are more prevalent at night. Here are a few dangers of riding a bike at night: Drunk...
Bicyclists in major cities, such as Los Angeles, should be able to ride without having to worry about safety hazards that could have been prevented. This requires a firm stance and action from legislators, as well as public campaigns to remind drivers to watch for...
Bicyclists in the Los Angeles area count on bike lanes to help them remain as safe as possible, but some were worried that the parking spaces lost when bike lanes were created would harm businesses. As it turns out, that’s a largely unfounded concern. This...
California is home to hundreds of thousands of cyclists, including people who regularly bike on public roads. Lawmakers and urban planners have to consider the needs of cyclists when deciding on how to design new infrastructure or when proposing new laws. Changes to...
As you go about your day, it’s very likely that you have been caught on CCTV cameras at least once or twice. You may even have been caught on someone else’s video recording without realizing. Technology has made it easier to record and document events in real time. ...
When it comes to road safety, cyclists face a unique and dangerous challenge known as dooring. This phenomenon occurs when a cyclist collides with the door of a parked vehicle that is suddenly opened without warning. The consequences can be severe, leading to injuries...
There is an interesting phenomenon that happens when people are in the car. Many people begin to feel relatively anonymous. They assume that no one knows who they are and they feel disconnected from those around them. In fact, this is sometimes linked to road rage. If...
