California Assembly Bill 1909, authored by Assemblymember Jim Frazier, protects cyclists by holding drivers accountable for unsafe passing. The bill was approved by the Assembly Transportation Committee on May 9, 2016, by a vote of 14 to 0. It now Read more
Generally, kids love to cycle. It is fun and improves their ability to be independent just by getting around. Moreover, cycling has numerous health benefits, including improving mental health. Reliable health statistics reveal that children who cycle to school perform Read more
Bicycle accidents are an all too frequent occurrence in the San Francisco area. The number of automobiles, pedestrians, buses, delivery vans, and other vehicles on the street make the situation for bicyclists that much more dangerous. Unfortunately, many bicyclists in Read more
Biking is a great way to get around California, and it can be a lot of fun! However, there are some laws that you need to be aware of before you hit the open road. This blog post will discuss Read more
The Tesla autopilot video “Self-Driving Tesla Podcast w/ Whole Mars,” posted to YouTube in February 2022, shows the shocking seconds when a Tesla automobile in Full Self Driving Beta Mode almost hit a bicyclist on a San Francisco street. Had Read more
Once people went into lockdown, cycling rates began to soar. Indeed, the demand for bicycles is so high that many shops can’t keep up with the demand. It’s not unheard of for bicycle manufacturers to report a 200 percent increase in sales Read more
Recently published national reports present a mixed bag for cyclist safety in California. While some cities showed a troubling increase in cyclist deaths, other areas were praised for their proactive safety measures. Let’s start with the bad news: Los Angeles Read more
Bike lanes are supposed to make it safer for cyclists and motorists by keeping the two groups apart. But many cyclists don’t seek out bike lanes, and when a street has one, the choose to ride in the lane with Read more
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) recently completed a protected bike lane between Howard and 6th streets. Although members of SF’s cyclist community applauded this buffered lane, they also drew the SFMTA’s attention to other delayed projects in the Read more
A motorist collided with San Jose’s Mayor Sam Liccardo on January 1, 2019 as Liccardo was cycling through the city. Thankfully, doctors believe Mr. Liccardo will survive his injuries. Streetsblog SF reports this crash happened at 12:30PM at the intersection Read more