Every bicyclist out there has had this experience: They’re doing their best to get to their destination, and it requires leaving a protected bike path, but they’re constantly being crowded by motor vehicles of one sort or another. Even though drivers have long been...
Both the state of California and the City of Los Angeles have committed millions to making roads safer for cyclists. These investments can potentially save lives and limit the harm that traffic collisions cause the economy. Any time that bicyclists have to share space...
Getting hit by someone in a motor vehicle is the worst possible situation for someone on a bicycle. People die or end up so severely injured that they spend weeks in the hospital. You never know when a driver may fail to spot you, despite your careful compliance with...
E-bikes are essentially just full-size bicycles with a small electric motor. This motor is battery powered and it can assist the rider. These bikes also have pedals, but the motor means that people can go faster or farther, or they can simply just pedal intermittently...
As a cyclist in Los Angeles, you are constantly at risk of a traffic incident. You never know when someone posting to social media or talking on the phone will completely fail to notice you at an intersection. Typically, you will have a very straightforward claim...
Pedestrians crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or intersection are a common sight for Los Angeles cyclists and motorists. They often endanger themselves as well as others on the road. Right now, they can also get a ticket if a police officer sees them....
You've likely felt the change in the air when a semitruck passes your vehicle. The air pressure shifts dramatically and it can pull or push your vehicle. It can be frightening and make it feel like the semi is much too close, even when it is in the proper lane. You're...
In theory, state traffic laws help protect cyclists in many ways from the risk of a crash with a motor vehicle. Every driver in California should do their best to safely share the road with cyclists. They also have an obligation to carry insurance on their vehicles in...
Due to environmental concerns, health and safety reasons and fuel costs, more and more people are looking to cycling as their main mode of transport. Cycling is a cheap and efficient way to get around. Plus, it helps to keep you fit. The downside of cycling is that...
The human brain and visual systems are extremely advanced. Generally, they allow people to carry out extraordinary tasks without too many problems. Nonetheless, these complex systems are fallible. Both the mind and visual systems can play tricks on us. We may not see...
