Those who ride bicycles (or even motorcycles for that matter) are constantly reminded of their second-class status when sharing the roads with cars and trucks. Even when a bicyclist uses their assigned bike lanes, drivers seem to cut bicyclists off to take a turn or...
Month: July 2019
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Bicyclist rights and responsibilities
As a bicyclist in Walnut Creek, you have responsibilities and rights, just as motorists and pedestrians do. Following these may keep you safe. Understanding bicycle laws may help you determine when to seek compensation in a collision with a motor vehicle. Riding with...
Do vehicle drivers even see bikers as human?
It’s possible they may not, if a recent survey is to be believed. The implication is that, if drivers see cyclists as less than human, it could seem to justify taking less care around us. Or, motorists might even become aggressive. The April study from Australian...