Riding a bicycle involves inherent risks, and your injury and fatality risks are even higher when you are a cyclist who regularly rides in urban areas, as opposed to more rural ones. While The sheer number of drivers in urban areas makes you more at risk of a bike...
Bike paths provide an opportunity to enjoy two-wheeled recreation without the risk of riding with automobile traffic. The city of Walnut Creek maintains a comprehensive bike map that details the many miles of routes around town. If you love to exercise or spend time...
If you bicycle regularly, understanding how to do so in the elements is vital. No matter where you live, it is likely that a rainy day or two will happen to you. Riding a bike in the rain is different than doing so during fine weather. According to Map My Run, If you...
California drivers risk suffering from head injuries during a crash. They are one of the most common injuries that drivers and passengers suffer from. Of these injuries, concussions are among the most likely you will face. Concussions can vary in severity and...
Driving a motorcycle is a lot of fun, so it is only natural you would want to share the joy with a friend or partner. However, operating a motorcycle with a passenger on the back is different than riding solo. You must understand how to safely ride with a passenger...
When you hear the words "public health crisis," you may immediately think of diseases. However, according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, the term also applies to the rate of traffic deaths in the city, including pedestrian fatalities. Research...
As mobile phones have become a staple in society, they also remain a major distraction to drivers. When you use them for both professional and personal matters, they can be hard to put down, no doubt. But, to preserve the safety of you and everyone you share the road...
Between 2016 and 2018, there were approximately 2.6 bicycle fatalities for every 1 million people in the United States. This figure represents a nationwide increase in bike fatalities, but it is relatively low compared to the rate in California, which was 3.9 per 1...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joel Johnson hadn’t owned a bicycle since he was 15, but the pandemic changed all that. Johnson first bought a multipurpose bike to avoid the germs on crowded buses and trains but then discovered a passion for pedaling around San Francisco, where...
California drivers understand that some driving behaviors are risky. Distracted or inebriated driving often come to mind first. But what about drowsy driving? This is a dangerous driving behavior, too. Today, we will take a closer look at how drowsy driving impacts...