Cycling has become increasingly popular in California over the years. Some people have taken it up as their primary form of exercise, while others have adopted it as their main mode of transportation. While there are numerous benefits to cycling, such as staying...
Drivers have large vehicles that could easily injure someone using a bicycle. These vehicles are heavy enough to run down a cyclist, push them off the road or stop them in their tracks just by opening a door into their path. As drivers learn to drive safely around...
Los Angeles bicyclists who ride through Griffith Park have long complained that they have to contend with drivers – many of whom exceed the speed limit – and risk their safety in doing so. Vehicles have been allowed on some of the main park roads. Often they cut...
If you enjoy riding a scooter recreationally, one of the things that you may appreciate about California is that it is scooter friendly. Whether you use a moped, electric scooter or larger vehicle, you should know that you have a right to use the roadways as intended...
Whether you ride a bike or enjoy time on a motorcycle, one of the risks you face every time you mount up is the chance of a collision. If you do get hit by a car, truck, motorcyclist or even another cyclist, there is a fairly high likelihood that you will be injured...
In 2015, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti launched the Vision Zero program. The main objective is to eliminate traffic fatalities on the city streets by 2025. Seven years later, has the plan been successful in achieving its goals? Given that there are still a couple of...
You may have noticed tons of people riding electric bikes recently. You may even find rentable bikes at nearly every street corner. Whether it’s because people are being eco-friendly, gas prices are too high or they’re trying to stay fit -- these easily obtainable...
It’s not just vehicles that cyclists have to be worried about on the roads. Other cyclists and pedestrians can pose a threat to them as well. A good example of this is a case involving a man who died after allegedly being pushed off his bicycle near a busy...
Bicycles are a reliable and relatively affordable mode of transportation when compared with motor vehicles. Even the most expensive bicycle will cost a fraction of what a car costs. The lower price point means that the penalties are lower for those who steal bikes as...
Drivers aren’t always as cautious about their actions as they should be. They may get distracted behind the wheel, be eating or drinking, be driving without enough sleep or could just be unskilled. Whatever the issue may be, the reality is that crashes happen every...
