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...
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) announced a $1.18 billion investment in the state's transportation infrastructure on June 29. At least $630 million of those funds stem from the passing of Senate Bill (SB) 1. The announcement of the allocation of these...
In many ways, California is ahead of much of the rest of the nation when it comes to cyclist safety. For example, the state has invested substantially into research and city planning that focus on cyclist and pedestrian safety. Both municipality and state lawmakers...
Bicyclists can use their bikes to commute, exercise, or just take an enjoyable ride through town. Unfortunately, too often these rides are hindered by bad drivers. Four times that bad driving habits cause an accident include: Lane changing. Changing lanes requires...
Most of us have heard about the President's proposed $2 trillion infrastructure plan, called the American Jobs Plan. The name doesn't give you the best idea as to what the plan entails, though. This plan is far-reaching, as it seeks to both rebuild and extend the...
Another hit-and-run accident involving a car versus bicycle, another bicyclist critically injured. Thankfully, the bicyclist did not die. These stories continue to occur and continue to alarm the public. When will they end? And when will motorists take responsibility...
As everyone knows, 2020 was a year like no other in recent memory. One of the consequences of the lockdowns in California was that fewer people in Los Angeles commuted to work and school than in years. But the number of people injured or killed in bicycle accidents...
It’s surprising how many people believe that cyclists don’t have a right to be on the main road where motor vehicles operate, but the truth is that they do have a right to be there. Bicycles are vehicles, and as such, they are allowed to be on the road like any other...
Biking is a great way of getting around. Not only is it good exercise, it’s also good for the environment. The popularity of biking as a primary mode of transportation has been growing across the U.S. in recent years. In Los Angeles, upgrades to the city’s bike...
