Whether you bicycle as a hobby or cycle to work every day, you have probably thought a great deal about your choice of route. Which streets have the heaviest traffic? Do you want to go uphill for a significant portion of your ride? Are any special events going to...
An intersection, particularly a busy one, can be a source of worry for a cyclist. Vehicles come from multiple directions, sometimes making unpredictable movements along the way, and there is little space to safely maneuver your bike. While it is true many bicyclists...
Every Los Angeles driver has passed by a bicyclist on their travels. Bicycles must follow the same traffic rules as motorized vehicles. These laws help keep traffic flow more consistent and enable pedestrians to anticipate the movements of both cars and bikes. Some...
The recent injury sustained by celebrity Simon Cowell in an electric bicycle accident once again puts the spotlight on these environmental-friendly transportation vehicles that can reach speeds of up to 30 mph. Cowell -- the creator and judge for the America’s Got...
Some cities are more bicycle-friendly than others. Los Angeles has a long way to go before city leaders can truly call it reasonably safe for riders. One place they might look for inspiration is another coastal city more than 5,500 miles away. Amsterdam, the largest...
Making their “debut” in Europe, traffic circles – also known as roundabouts, traffic diverters, or rotary traffic islands – are becoming more prominent in North America. Yet, familiarity, if not the ability to navigate around them, is lagging for motorists in the...
The vehicles on the road today are much different than those of 20 years ago. SUVs and pickups – often referred to as light trucks – are far more popular, with sales of these types of models growing exponentially of late. In addition, manufacturers are making these...
Electric trail bicycle sales continue to grow along with their non-motorized counterparts, partly due to the limitations imposed during the COVID pandemic. As is custom for many newly introduced vehicles in any environment, questions arise regarding their safety....
Los Angeles' streets were not designed with bicycles in mind. Instead, the city's infrastructure was designed for auto traffic. This frequently puts riders in dangerous situations where they lack sufficient separation and protection from motorized traffic. This a...
Though media coverage of the pandemic has been almost entirely grim, there have been a few reports of good news amid the heartbreak: air and water pollution levels are down, as is the number of motor vehicle crashes. More good news: sales of bicycles are up during the...
