Pedestrians crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or intersection are a common sight for Los Angeles cyclists and motorists. They often endanger themselves as well as others on the road. Right now, they can also get a ticket if a police officer sees them....
You've likely felt the change in the air when a semitruck passes your vehicle. The air pressure shifts dramatically and it can pull or push your vehicle. It can be frightening and make it feel like the semi is much too close, even when it is in the proper lane. You're...
In theory, state traffic laws help protect cyclists in many ways from the risk of a crash with a motor vehicle. Every driver in California should do their best to safely share the road with cyclists. They also have an obligation to carry insurance on their vehicles in...
Due to environmental concerns, health and safety reasons and fuel costs, more and more people are looking to cycling as their main mode of transport. Cycling is a cheap and efficient way to get around. Plus, it helps to keep you fit. The downside of cycling is that...
The human brain and visual systems are extremely advanced. Generally, they allow people to carry out extraordinary tasks without too many problems. Nonetheless, these complex systems are fallible. Both the mind and visual systems can play tricks on us. We may not see...
Gas prices, as you likely well know, have risen dramatically over the last year. Over the summer, they hit record levels. Even though prices always go up and down, it seems unlikely that they’re going to return all the way to the levels that used to be seen. This has...
E-bikes have become a source of concern for many cyclists in California. They have made many drivers warier of everyone on a two-wheeled vehicle and may take up the secure parking options, like bike racks, at popular entertainment venues and local businesses. Despite...
Many people across Los Angeles utilize cars as their main mode of transport. At the same time, cycling is becoming much more popular. Cycling has the benefit of improving an individual’s health, it’s also cheaper and better for the environment. While there are...
One of the more annoying aspects of bike riding in Los Angeles is the problem of finding adequate space to secure these bikes while riders patronize local businesses. Forcing riders to park far away from and walk to their destinations enhances their risk of getting...
Dooring incidents can be absolutely catastrophic for the cyclists involved. Someone in a motor vehicle who has not paid proper attention to their surroundings may open one of the doors of the vehicle into traffic. If the cyclist does not have time to respond or space...
