Many eco-conscious individuals prefer cycling as their go-to mode of transportation because it minimizes their carbon footprint. Cycling is also an excellent way to incorporate fitness into daily commuting. Furthermore, for Los Angeles residents, cycling can be an...
Discussions about bicycle helmets often lean toward one extreme or another. Some people believe that it is irresponsible to ever ride a bicycle without a helmet. Others view them as a hindrance rather than a means of improving personal safety. The more people...
California’s Complete Streets Bill is slowly making its way through the legislative process. Its goal is to ensure that state roads are accessible and safe for all users. Cyclists find California’s weather conducive for riding throughout the year. Unfortunately, the...
E-bikes have been the focus of much policy discussion in California in recent years. There have been several attempts to require licenses for younger riders. Lawmakers have also tried to encourage adults in particular to turn to e-bikes as an alternative means of...
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...
