California has many bicyclists sharing the road with pedestrians and motor vehicle drivers. Unfortunately, many of them can end up in accidents and sustain injuries each year. If you are a cyclist, one way to stay safe on the road is to observe right of way properly....
1) Safe Sidewalk Riding AB 825, Bryan: Existing law allows local governments to adopt laws regarding the operation of bicycles on public sidewalks. In some cities and municipalities, riding on sidewalks is permitted, in others, only in some areas, and sometimes only...
While a fun pastime and efficient means of travel, cycling is a dangerous activity when done around motor vehicles and on the open road. Traffic fatalities in California are rising as the popularity of cycling continues its trend upwards. Confusion over the...
Bicycling is an activity you can enjoy all year round in California, but there are risks involved. For instance, despite wearing a helmet, a car-bicycle crash could cause you to suffer a brain injury. You might get over a concussion in a matter of weeks. However,...
Three decades after work began, the Bay Area Ridge Trail project closes in on a significant achievement. The Ridge Trail Council says it expects to have 400 of the 550-mile multi-use trail completed by the end of 2021. In late July, the council’s announcement that the...
Though it does not top the list of the most bike-friendly cities in the world, San Francisco is one of the best cities in California to pedal yourself from point A to point B. That said, if you do plan to make your bike your main mode of transportation, you should...
Potholes, crumbling roadways, pedestrian and bicycle safety measures – all of these and more will suffer if this proposition, placed on the ballot to repeal a law passed a two-thirds majority in both the California Senate and Assembly. The Road Repair and...
Riding a bicycle is a great way to get exercise, and in some cities, it is the most efficient form of transportation. But biking is not without danger, and riders have to be careful to stay safe while riding a bicycle among passenger cars and trucks. Accidents do...