The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) announced that it would be awarding $275,000 to nonprofit and community organizations with at least projects in the works to improve bicyclist and pedestrian safety in certain neighborhoods. Some of these...
In the past, state law required drivers of any vehicle, including bicycles, make a complete stop before entering an intersection when there was a stop sign. A failure to do so was a traffic violation. California lawmakers recently passed a law, the Safety Stop bill,...
Over the last few decades, city planners and engineers have increased the usage of roundabouts over traditional intersections to improve traffic flow. While studies generally agree that roundabouts result in a dramatic decrease in motor vehicle collisions, the...
Cyclists are getting their due again, recognition and respect thanks to federal legislation recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington. The Invest in America Act is a $715 billion transportation bill that also promotes alternative...
Maybe you’ve seen them: Makeshift memorials at the side of the road with a bike that appears ghostly -- even its tires painted white. Sometimes these ghost bikes stand forlorn and alone, sometimes they’re surrounded by candles, stuffed animals and flowers. All of them...
The law in California does not require people over 18 to wear a helmet while cycling. However, it would be in your best interest to start using a helmet because they prevent serious injuries and may even protect you from liability. What the law does not say Helmets...
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) announced a $1.18 billion investment in the state's transportation infrastructure on June 29. At least $630 million of those funds stem from the passing of Senate Bill (SB) 1. The announcement of the allocation of these...
In many ways, California is ahead of much of the rest of the nation when it comes to cyclist safety. For example, the state has invested substantially into research and city planning that focus on cyclist and pedestrian safety. Both municipality and state lawmakers...
Bicyclists can use their bikes to commute, exercise, or just take an enjoyable ride through town. Unfortunately, too often these rides are hindered by bad drivers. Four times that bad driving habits cause an accident include: Lane changing. Changing lanes requires...
Most of us have heard about the President's proposed $2 trillion infrastructure plan, called the American Jobs Plan. The name doesn't give you the best idea as to what the plan entails, though. This plan is far-reaching, as it seeks to both rebuild and extend the...
