CHP Receives Grant To Improve Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety

Thanks to a new federal grant, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be stepping up its safety initiatives for cyclists and pedestrians. Public safety officials hope these programs will dramatically reduce California’s pedestrian and cyclist fatalities. Created by the California Office of Traffic Safety, this grant is called the California Pedestrian and Bicyclist Enforcement and […]

Sacramento Ranked One of the Worst Cities for Cyclist Safety

A recent study of bicyclist safety in America found that Sacramento, California has an average of 4.8 cyclist fatalities per 100,000 people. This number makes Sacramento the nation’s fifth worst city in terms of cyclist safety. For this study, members of the Wall Street Journal analyzed traffic fatality statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety […]

Valley Center Cyclist Becomes First Woman To Hold World’s Cycling Speed Record

San Diegan bicyclist Denise Mueller-Korenek, 45, broke the world record for the fastest cycling speed on September 16, 2018. Clocking in an incredible 183.9 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, Mueller-Korenek easily defeated world record holder Fred Rompelberg, who scored 167 mph in 1995. This 183.9 mph record makes Mueller-Korenek the first woman […]

SFMTA Will Make Safety Changes On Dangerous Howard Street Intersection

Safety officials in San Francisco’s Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) recently announced they will change the bike lanes at the intersection of Howard Street and Van Ness Avenue. Local authorities hope these changes will improve visibility for both drivers and cyclists riding on these streets. This announcement comes after a major crash at the Howard-Van Ness […]

SF District Attorney Announces “Rideshare With Care” Program

San Francisco’s District Attorney’s Office recently announced it will work with ridesharing company Uber on a major public safety campaign. Named “Rideshare with Care,” this safety initiative was designed to help customers ensure their rideshare driver is a legitimate employee. This partnership comes after the SF case of Orlando Vilchez Lazo, who allegedly posed as […]

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Bicycle Crashes on Summit Road at Mount Diablo – What you Need To Know

Under the California Vehicle Code, bicyclists have the same rights and duties on the road as motor vehicle operators. Some of the motor vehicles that bicycle riders encounter are buses and recreational vehicles (RVs). Due care and caution must be exercised by the drivers of those vehicles. They’re longer and wider than passenger cars. They […]