One of the best ways to make cycling safer is to use rigid posts to block bike lanes from the street. These are often pylons or just thin posts that are about three feet tall. They can be attached directly to the pavement, and so they’re usually run in a straight line...
As a cyclist in the Los Angeles area, you are likely intimately familiar with how dangerous other people can be on the roads. From those who pass within inches of your handlebars to those who seem to never notice that you are there next to them on the road, there are...
Cycling has become increasingly popular in California over the years. Some people have taken it up as their primary form of exercise, while others have adopted it as their main mode of transportation. While there are numerous benefits to cycling, such as staying...
Drivers have large vehicles that could easily injure someone using a bicycle. These vehicles are heavy enough to run down a cyclist, push them off the road or stop them in their tracks just by opening a door into their path. As drivers learn to drive safely around...
Los Angeles bicyclists who ride through Griffith Park have long complained that they have to contend with drivers – many of whom exceed the speed limit – and risk their safety in doing so. Vehicles have been allowed on some of the main park roads. Often they cut...
Whether you ride a bike or enjoy time on a motorcycle, one of the risks you face every time you mount up is the chance of a collision. If you do get hit by a car, truck, motorcyclist or even another cyclist, there is a fairly high likelihood that you will be injured...
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...
