Bicycle accidents can cause traumatic injuries and deaths. Riders have no protection from the force of an impact with a motor vehicle. After all, bicycle helmets and safety gear are no match for a collision with a speeding vehicle. Community leaders, local governments, law enforcement officials, and organizations throughout Hillsborough County are working together to
The year 2020 provided traffic researchers with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Lockdowns and economic slowdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic substantially reduced traffic. Many gyms, fitness centers, and recreation facilities shut down, forcing people to exercise outdoors. As a result, 2020 saw a 16% jump in cycling journeys across the U.S. Cyclists felt safer on the
San Diego Bicycle Safety Overview: Infrastructure and Crash Stats San Diego has perfect cycling weather that allows bicyclists to ride for recreation or transportation almost every day of the year. San Diego also has an extensive public transportation network to accommodate bicycles. Whether your destination is in the hills, the beach, or downtown, here is
Most states treat bicycles as vehicles for the purpose of traffic laws. Bicyclists must follow all traffic laws that other motorists follow unless following the law is impractical because of the nature of a bicycle. Bicycle safety requires that bicyclists know and understand traffic laws. Many states have specific traffic laws related to bicycles. Riders
Bicycling continues to be an economical means of transportation, especially in urban areas like Houston. Cycling is also a popular form of recreation and exercise. Unfortunately, riders in Houston face various risks when they ride, including being struck by a motor vehicle or being injured in an accident caused by poor road conditions or other
New York City cyclists ride because they enjoy the challenge of cycling. Some riders love the convenience and inexpensive form of transportation in an urban setting. Others ride because they want to exercise or they enjoy the time spent with family and friends while riding. No matter why you choose to ride a bicycle in
Much has been made of the so-called cycling boom that has swept the nation in the wake of the coronavirus and the lockdowns that came with it. Early on in the pandemic, major media outlets were reporting a surge in biking in places like New York City and elsewhere. But the cycling explosion wasn’t isolated
To wear a helmet or not to wear a helmet, that is the question. And it is one that is increasingly being asked as of late. The rate of biking in America has long been on the rise, with millions of Americans picking up cycling as a regular habit over the last few years. However,
Washington state recently passed a law that allows bicyclists to yield at a stop sign instead of coming to a full stop. Though this might seem counter-intuitive, studies and a proven track-record in other states with similar laws indicate it could be a great move for bicyclist safety. Washington’s New Law Washington’s Safety Stop bill
Electric bikes are all the rage. They are flying off shelves and the market is expected to continue to grow. Many see these bikes as a compromise between a slower traditional bike and an electric scooter. Electric bikes seem to fill a void left open by these other two modes of transportation. As with all
