When someone buys a car, it is natural to choose something that will protect them and their family -- and something comfortable. Yet, doing so may increase the risk those vehicles pose to cyclists, pedestrians and other lesser-sized road users. The bigger a vehicle,...
If there is one piece of safety equipment that every cyclist knows they need, it is probably a helmet. However, despite most people recognizing that helmets could protect them from injury and potentially save their lives, many cyclists choose to forgo wearing a helmet...
They say no man is an island. Almost every time someone passes away, they leave behind a large number of grievers, maybe more than they would have realized. Spouses, parents, children and other relatives, along with the deceased's friends and even their co-workers --...
If you haven’t heard of a bicycle superhighway, you’re not alone. However, cyclists in South Bay have presented a proposal that could make the roads safer for cyclists and drivers. The goal of the proposal would be to make a continuous bike path that runs between San...
The introduction of bike lanes certainly makes riding safer for cyclists. While they can absolutely ride on the shoulder or even in the road when these lanes aren’t available, the odds of an accident do increase. Just because cyclists know how to ride properly does...
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) announced that it would be awarding $275,000 to nonprofit and community organizations with at least projects in the works to improve bicyclist and pedestrian safety in certain neighborhoods. Some of these...
In the past, state law required drivers of any vehicle, including bicycles, make a complete stop before entering an intersection when there was a stop sign. A failure to do so was a traffic violation. California lawmakers recently passed a law, the Safety Stop bill,...
Over the last few decades, city planners and engineers have increased the usage of roundabouts over traditional intersections to improve traffic flow. While studies generally agree that roundabouts result in a dramatic decrease in motor vehicle collisions, the...
Maybe you’ve seen them: Makeshift memorials at the side of the road with a bike that appears ghostly -- even its tires painted white. Sometimes these ghost bikes stand forlorn and alone, sometimes they’re surrounded by candles, stuffed animals and flowers. All of them...
The law in California does not require people over 18 to wear a helmet while cycling. However, it would be in your best interest to start using a helmet because they prevent serious injuries and may even protect you from liability. What the law does not say Helmets...
