The scores of big rigs traveling on our nation’s streets and highways pose a problem for cyclists because of the size and weight difference. A fully loaded big rig can weigh as much as 80,000 lbs, which is 400 times heavier than the average bike and rider. This means that even a small bump can […]
A bill signed into law on September 10, 2019, by the governor of California allows residents to turn in their old gas-guzzling, carbon-emitting automobiles in for a voucher to buy an e-bike or pedal bike. Vouchers for old cars isn’t new as a previous program gave vouchers to purchase electric cars and other “mobility options.” […]
OAKLAND, CA — A 24-year-old bicyclist was killed Thursday evening after he hit the open door of a car parked on Fruitvale Avenue and was ejected into traffic, police said. The Oakland man, whose name has not been released, was riding a bike southbound in the 1800 block of Fruitvale about 6:50 p.m. when he […]
HOPR Launches 250 Dockless Bicycles On August 5, 2019, the bicycle share company HOPR rolled out 250 pedal bikes at various spots in Fremont, California. The city contracted with HOPR for 250 dockless bicycles to offer an option for “short trips and for the first and last-mile portion of transit trips,” according to city officials. […]
In August, 2019, the San Francisco Police Department will perform prioritized enforcement of traffic violations in certain safety hot spots around the city. These areas have been identified by police where a higher number of pedestrian and bicycle accidents and injuries have occurred. In those areas on five specific days, August 5, 13, 21, 15 […]
Before an influx of new JUMP devices hit the streets in 2019, Sacramento leaders are ramping up safety initiatives to hopefully protect locals. The main issue police want to address is using e-scooters on sidewalks. Since e-scooters are defined as motorized vehicles, it’s illegal to ride them on sidewalks. Instead, e-scooter riders need to travel […]
Starting June 11, 2019, Lyft is rebranding its bike program from Ford GoBike to Bay Wheels. At the same time, it is unveiling a new ebike to the Bay Area that will feature pedal assist for hills and a new lock that will allow users to lock their bike up outside of the docking stations. […]
Leaders at San Jose State University (SJSU) have had enough of all e-devices. A new SJSU ordinance effective in February 2019 bans anyone from operating e-scooters, e-skateboards, and e-bikes on the university’s campus. Ever since e-scooters were introduced into San Jose one year ago, SJSU police have received hundreds of complaints related to these devices. […]
People living in California’s capital will now have the opportunity to try out one of the nation’s hottest new transportation devices: e-scooters. The company Jump, which is owned by ride-sharing giant Uber, recently sent 100 e-scooters to Downtown and West Sacramento on February 8, 2019. News of this e-scooter launch isn’t such a shock considering […]
Starting in 2019, adults riding scooters on the streets or bike paths will not have to wear a helmet under a new California law that changed several provisions of the existing laws governing scooters. These laws are in response to the popularity of the scooter rental program such as Bird and Lime. According to a […]