The California Highway Patrol reports 21 fatal traffic collisions over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Tag Archives: safety
Mandatory sidepath law in Federal highway bill
November 8, 2011 – 1:38 pm
The current version of the 600 page highway spending bill from the offices of Senator Boxer and Senator Inhofe contains a “bicycle safety” provision that is anything but.
New York cyclists hurt 1000 pedestrians annually
September 20, 2011 – 8:00 am
But… 15 pedestrians injured by cars for every one hurt by a bike. Over 300 pedestrians are killed by cars for every one killed by a bicycle. A recently released study finds about 1,000 pedestrians are injured each year in collisions with cyclists in the state of New York.
Bike Lane door zone animation
August 31, 2011 – 9:30 am
Streetsblog SF posts a nifty animation showing the doorzone danger in many of your typical bike lanes.
How to drive while using two cell phones
August 16, 2011 – 12:07 pm
David Secker of Norwich, England was cited for driving 70 MPH while talking on one phone and texting with another. He reportedly used his knees to steer, though his lawyer denies that was the case. Police say Secker made them wait to complete his call after they pulled him over. The judge hearing Secker’s case read more
Delaware Bicycle Checkpoints
June 13, 2011 – 5:24 pm
Delaware DOT and local police agencies partner with bike club to check equipment and encourage safe cycling.
