When it comes to road safety, cyclists face a unique and dangerous challenge known as dooring. This phenomenon occurs when a cyclist collides with the door of a parked vehicle that is suddenly opened without warning. The consequences can be severe, leading to injuries...
There is an interesting phenomenon that happens when people are in the car. Many people begin to feel relatively anonymous. They assume that no one knows who they are and they feel disconnected from those around them. In fact, this is sometimes linked to road rage. If...
People often talk about e-bikes as an alternative to larger vehicles. Discussions about those using e-bikes for transportation often focus on adults and the ability to reduce how much they spend on transportation. However, there is little question that youthful...
Teaching kids road biking safety is essential for nurturing their independence while better ensuring that they remain safe on the streets. As any adult bicyclist understands, navigating roads alongside vehicles poses serious safety risks. But these risks aren’t always...
Cyclists in Los Angeles and across California largely recognize that they could end up hurt if they’re struck by someone in a motor vehicle. Collisions between larger vehicles and bicycles often lead to poor outcomes for the cyclist, as a bicycle does not provide...
A protected bike lane is one that separates bike traffic from vehicle traffic. After all, many cycling accidents happen because drivers enter the bike lane or simply refuse to give cyclists a proper amount of space when passing. A protected bike lane forces drivers to...
Car crashes are part of daily life in California, although some people are more at risk when a crash occurs than others. Cyclists, for example, can end up hospitalized over a collision that may have only caused minor damage to a vehicle’s occupants. A large percentage...
There's little question that pedestrians and cyclists are at a marked disadvantage in the event of a motor vehicle collision. Those in vehicles have the structure of the vehicle itself to protect them if a crash occurs, as well as the additional protection of safety...
Ideally, all drivers would have insurance. If they got involved in accidents, this insurance would help to cover the costs, from property damage to the other vehicle to medical expenses due to injuries. But the reality is that many people will drive without insurance....
Safety advocates have fought for years to improve Los Angeles infrastructure to protect cyclists. Bicycles may be vehicles like cars, but they have far less protection in traffic and receive less consideration from urban planners and lawmakers. It can take months of...
