When your bike is tapped by a motor vehicle, you may feel lucky that the accident wasn’t a lot worse – but that doesn’t mean you won’t get hurt in the process. An acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation is one of the most common injuries cyclists experience in a fall,...
E-bikes are useful for many groups of people. They provide an alternate form of transportation for those who can't afford bigger vehicles. They provide convenient and fast transportation for young adults who don't yet have their driver's licenses. They are also...
While cars are one of the biggest methods of transportation in the world, biking is still a popular form of travel. Many cities do not provide safe accommodations for bikers. As a result, many bikers suffer from severe injuries. A cyclist's injuries may be more severe...
Cycling on public roads can be a dangerous undertaking. Most people primarily worry about the possibility of colliding with a motor vehicle. After all, larger vehicles cause a significant portion of the serious cycling collisions reported in the United States every...
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...
