Fort Walton Beach is a small seaside community of about 20,000 residents in Okaloosa County, FL. Fort Walton Beach attracts thousands of tourists each year with its beautiful coastline. Many tourists and residents enjoy bicycling as they enjoy the weather and the beautiful surroundings. Therefore, bicycle safety is an important issue for residents and city
Bicycle accidents can have devastating consequences for riders. Boston cyclists involved in bicycle crashes can sustain permanent impairments and significant disfigurement. The worst-case scenario is when a rider does not survive a bicycle crash. Therefore, bicycle safety is one of the priorities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston. However, riders also
Bicycle infrastructure has improved dramatically throughout San Diego. Bike lanes are now available in many areas of the city. Bicycle lanes increase bicyclists' safety when sharing the road with motor vehicles. Motorcyclists may be tempted to drive in the bicycle lane in San Diego. A bicycle lane is never as crowded as city streets. Driving
Bicycling has increased throughout Florida, including in the Miami-Dade area. More people are using bicycles for transportation and exercise. In addition, tourists ride bicycles to sightsee and enjoy the warm weather. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents can cause traumatic injuries and deaths. Improvements to Florida’s bicycle infrastructure have helped reduce serious bicycle accidents in the Sunshine State.
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
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,
