Bicycle Safety Rules in Glendale
Riding a bike through Glendale can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, run errands, or commute to work. The streets are lined with lanes that often welcome cyclists, but sharing the road with cars comes with risks. Whether it’s a neighborhood street or a busy intersection, paying attention and staying alert matters. That’s […]
New California Laws for 2024: Speed Cameras, Lowriders, Electric Bicycles
With the start of 2024, new California laws are in place which may affect motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. In the sections below, we will provide details on recent California legislation which went into effect as of January 1. New California Laws for 2024 Explained Every year, California passes a number of new laws – many […]
California’s New AB 1909 OmniBike Bill Aims to Improve Bicycle Safety
Bicycling has always been a popular recreational activity. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, a reported “surge” in demand for bicycles has been seen, with more and more people taking up biking as a form of exercise as well as leisure. As a result of the increased popularity in bicycling, the number of bicycle-related accident injuries has […]
Why Have Bicycle Accident Injuries Increased During the Pandemic?
With COVID-19 lockdowns in place throughout much of the country, many Americans were unable to visit gyms, yoga studios, and other fitness venues in 2020 and much of 2021. As a result of such closures throughout the pandemic, many people turned to bicycling. In fact, a surge in demand for bicycles led to product shortages as well as […]
Most Common Types of Bicycle Accidents
Every year, approximately 850 bicyclists are killed in traffic collisions (with an additional 6,200 pedestrian deaths recorded). With a recent report from the League of American Bicyclists ranking Los Angeles fourth among major American cities with the largest number of riders, decreasing those types of collisions is especially important. Organizations such as Streets for All are working to make Los Angeles less […]
Top 20 Tips for Bike Safety
Biking in California is a popular activity. Whether for leisure, exercise, or commuting to and from work, bike riding is particularly popular here in Los Angeles. In fact, a 2016 report from the League of American Bicyclists confirmed that the City of Angels ranked fourth among major U.S. cities with the largest number of riders on their streets. […]
Worst Traffic in America Ranking No Longer Held by Los Angeles, According to New Study
For nearly 40 years, Los Angeles has held the dubious distinction of having the worst traffic in the country. A variety of studies throughout the past four decades have consistently confirmed that Los Angeles’ traffic congestion is unlike anything else in the nation. In 2017, a study by INRIX, a company specializing in car services and transportation analytics, identified […]
Truck Plows Into Group at Arizona Bicycle Race; 7 Critically Injured
The 13th Annual Bike the Bluff road race took place Saturday morning in the Navajo County city of Show Low, Arizona. Nearly 300 bicyclists were registered for the 58-mile event that benefits Mountain Christian School, a kindergarten through eighth grade institution located about 180 miles northeast of Phoenix. But the usual festive community attraction turned […]
Everything You Need to Know About California Bicycle Accidents So You Can Safely Share The Roads With Automobiles
In California, we’re fortunate to have the advantage of virtually every month of the year being bicycle season. Given our accommodating climate, many Californians – particularly those in the Los Angeles-area – utilize bicycles as a primary means of transportation. Whether traveling to and from work, for social activities, or simply as a form of […]