Year: 2020

A hit and run driver was stopped by a good Samaritan who stopped the fleeing driver after noticing the cyclist victim was still on the roof of the car. Police say that the accident happened Monday, February 24, 2020, on Joiner Parkway in Lincoln. A picture on the Facebook page of the Lincoln Firefighters showed…

In line with the trend in micro-mobility, electric bikes and scooters, and ridesharing, Oakland is the first city in the nation to offer scooters with seats designed to assist the elderly, disabled or those with limited balance. It’s basically a scooter with a seat, however, to Oakland leaders, it represents more than that. It gives…

On January 29, 2020, a section of Market street became off-limits to all private cars including rideshare vehicles like Uber and Lyft. The move has been in the planning for some time, and the city made official on Wednesday. The car-free zone extends from Tenth and Main Streets in the eastbound lanes and between Steuart…

Accessible scooters are becoming more popular for people who need a little help getting around. Modern technology is making them more comfortable, practical and go farther on a charge. According to Disabled World, around 2 million people use electric scooters or wheelchairs across the U.S., most of whom would not be able to get around…

Students at Sac State will soon be allowed to zip around campus on rentable e-scooters. On January 21, 2020, Sacramento State said it will work with the company Spin to bring 200 e-scooters to the college’s campus. Each of these devices will be equipped with advanced motion sensors that will shut them off once they…

Large commercial trucks such as a semi-trailer can weigh as much as 80,000 lbs fully loaded, while the average cyclist and bike weigh just under 200 lbs. When the two collide, it usually doesn’t go well for the cyclist. The Bay Atea is a mecca for cyclists with many of the municipalities developing long-term programs…