The start of 2023 brought a few changes in state law that affect California bicyclists – with more to follow. We’ve previously discussed the change in the law that requires a vehicle to move over a lane if there’s room to do so before passing a bike, just as they...
Legislation
How effective has the Los Angeles Vision Zero Action Plan been?
In 2015, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti launched the Vision Zero program. The main objective is to eliminate traffic fatalities on the city streets by 2025. Seven years later, has the plan been successful in achieving its goals? Given that there are still a couple of...
Will a new public property rule help reduce bike thefts?
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...
U.S. House passes bike-friendly transportation bill
Cyclists are getting their due again, recognition and respect thanks to federal legislation recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington. The Invest in America Act is a $715 billion transportation bill that also promotes alternative...
