With a population of about 150,000, Naperville is the fourth-most populous city in Illinois and a major suburb in the Chicago metropolitan area. Because of that, you might expect the city to have terrible traffic and potentially worse traffic safety statistics. But surprisingly, Naperville is one of the safest midsize U.S. cities for bicyclists. The
Ocala faces some serious bicycle safety issues. Over the ten years from 2011 to 2020, bicycle and pedestrian crashes were the fourth-most common type of injury crash in the Ocala metropolitan area. During that time, 256 pedestrians and bicyclists were killed or injured by drivers. Bicyclists face many safety challenges in Ocala and the surrounding
Gainesville has a mixed record for bicycle safety. In 2021, Gainesville won a silver award from the League of American Bicyclists for bike-friendliness. This award was based largely on facilities at the University of Florida, which won a gold award for bike-friendliness from the organization. But bicyclists around Gainesville also face challenges. Only about 25%
Riding a bicycle in the winter can cause concern for many riders. Although inclement weather can make a bike commute more challenging, there are many ways to offset wintertime shortcomings and enjoy a safe ride. If you plan to ride a bicycle in winter, it’s wise to make minor adjustments that can drastically improve your
Clearwater has a lot to offer cyclists who ride for recreation or to commute. The city has bike trails that run from Clearwater Beach Island to Tampa. It also has 240 days of sunshine every year. Pinellas County, home to Clearwater, has earned the Bronze Award from the League of American Bicyclists. This award recognizes
Portland was the first large city in Oregon to earn the organization’s Platinum Award for bike-friendly communities yearly since 2008. Even though the city scores high on all metrics used to rate bike-friendliness, bicycle accidents in Portland may still result in serious injuries and fatalities. According to the American League of Bicyclists, Oregon ranks second
In many states, driving under the influence (DUI) laws do not cover bicycles. As a result, one may ride a bicycle in those states after drinking alcohol without fear of being arrested for DUI. However, Florida is not one of those states. In Tampa, Florida, it is possible to be arrested for DUI while riding
The League of American Bicyclists awarded St. Petersburg a silver award for bike friendliness. The city earned this award based on several metrics, including the extent of its bikeways, the creation and enforcement of laws protecting cyclists, and the city’s bicycle accident record. St. Petersburg has a reputation for good weather, beautiful beaches, and a
Baltimore is the twenty-ninth most populous city in the US, according to the 2020 census. Its roads fill with commuters every morning and evening. Between commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, and buses, bicyclists might have trouble navigating the city almost any time of the day. Sadly, bicycle accidents are a natural consequence of all this traffic.
Stuart, FL, is a small town with a big bicycle safety problem. For its size, bicycle accidents in Stuart occur about ten times more often than it should. There are no easy explanations for their bicycle safety issues, but Stuart and Martin County both have plans in place to try to improve the area’s bicycle
