Bicycle Accidents

The Health Benefits of Riding a Bike

Aside from being convenient, affordable, and environmentally friendly, bicycling also has various health benefits. For instance, bicycling, like many physical activities, has a significant impact...

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Is Riding in a Group of Bicyclists Safer than Riding Alone?

Individuals may differ on the safety of riding a bicyclist in a group as opposed to riding alone. However, some factors may make riding alone...

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How to Rate Your City’s Bikeability

Earlier this year, PeopleForBikes published its 2019 for the most bikeable cities in the U.S. PeopleForBikes used data from surveys, the Bicycle Network Analysis, the...

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Who is Liable in Bike Accidents?

The California Motor Vehicle Code governs and protects everyone on the roadway, not just drivers of motor vehicles. Bicyclists also are subject to various state...

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Can I Use My Auto Insurance for My Bicycle Accident?

Bicycle accidents are a common occurrence in the state of California, and these accidents can result in severe injuries to bicyclists. When motor vehicles are...

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How to Read an Auto Insurance Declaration Page

Most auto insurance policies are lengthy, complicated, and written in legal language that consumers may not easily understand. As a result, few people bother to...

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What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage?

Underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage is a form of motor vehicle insurance that is optional for drivers to carry. However, this insurance coverage can be...

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The Best Bike Helmets to Protect Your Head While Cycling

According to a recent article in Popular Mechanics, choosing the proper helmet can be as important as selecting the appropriate bike for your situation. As...

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LA Tests Wavy Bike Barrier to Protect Bicyclists from Vehicles

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation is testing the use of “The Wave,” a thermoplastic bike barrier used to separate bike lanes from motor vehicles...

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Metro’s Bike Share Program Debuts in San Fernando Valley

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the city of Los Angeles have opened 16 new Metro Bike Share locations that hold up to 150 bicycles in...

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San Diego Planning Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Enforcement Operations

The San Diego Police Department has begun conducting bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operations periodically. The emphasis of these operations is to reduce the number...

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Support the Complete Streets Bill

SB-127, or the “Complete Streets” bill, would require Caltrans to include safety improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists when performing road maintenance in specifically-defined areas. The...

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