Perhaps a frazzled mom ran through a stop sign, and T-boned your bicycle on a quiet Bay Area street; or maybe a careless motorist doored you while you were biking across town to see a friend. In either case, you’re probably confused and upset about what happened. You want appropriate medical care, as well…
Read MoreThe California Vehicle Code requires bicycles to ride the same direction as traffic. (CVC 21650) If a cyclist finds himself or herself on the wrong block of a one-way street, he or she should walk the bicycle (unless sidewalk riding is safe and legal in that municipality). Riding a bicycle against traffic has been shown to…
Read MoreFormed by Caltrans in 1992, the California Bicycle Advisory Committee (CBAC) is composed of members who represent various California agencies and organizations. The committee provides guidance to Caltrans on bicycle issues. CBAC also reviews and comments on any proposed adoption or experimentation approval related to bicycle issues prior to consideration by the California Traffic Control…
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