Who would imagine that a simple three to seven seconds would make the difference between life and death for many pedestrians – and bicyclists? A Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) is a traffic signal timing strategy used at intersections to enhance pedestrian safety....
Amid all the hype around Super Tuesday this March, when presidential and congressional candidates alike were the focus of the media, a measure supported by bicycle safety advocates that was solely on the ballots of voters in the City of Los Angeles emerged victorious...
California has multiple highly-populated urban areas and many municipalities where bicycling is among the preferred modes of transportation. Cyclists rely on a combination of driver awareness and infrastructure to protect them against the possibility of a severe...
California boasts some of the most scenic cycling routes in the country. However, sharing the road with motorists comes with inherent risks, especially when some drivers operate without proper insurance. Uninsured motorist accidents can leave cyclists with significant...
Bicyclists often have to ride through residential and business areas. Many people caring for lawns near roads might not think much about what happens to the grass clippings when they cut grass or trim weeds, but paying attention to this can actually be a matter of...
People often talk about e-bikes as though they are the ideal transportation solution of the future. There are reasons for that enthusiasm. E-bikes are affordable and efficient. They require less space to operate and to park. They pose less risk to pedestrians when...
Many bicycle collisions are the fault of people in motor vehicles, not cyclists. However, an affected cyclist is the one likely to pay the price for a crash between a motor vehicle and a bicycle. Even at low speeds, a bicycle and basic safety gear do very little to...
It may seem like there are fewer dangers of riding a bike at night because there is less traffic. However, there are still many dangers that cyclists can face. Some of these dangers are more prevalent at night. Here are a few dangers of riding a bike at night: Drunk...
Peloton riders, renowned for their enthusiasm and dedication to indoor cycling, may find the allure of the open road irresistible as they seek new challenges and experiences. Transitioning from the controlled environment of home workouts to the unpredictability of...
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is well aware of the safety risks facing cyclists and pedestrians. After all, the organization receives reports about deadly and injurious collisions between bicyclists and motorists on a daily basis. Particularly...
