For California cyclists, the legislative session that concluded in fall 2024 came with plenty of good news — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several pieces of “bike-friendly” legislation into law — and some room for improvement. Newsom also vetoed two bills that were approved by the state legislature to curb excessive speeding, an important factor in […]
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Oct
Oct
Before California legislators adjourn the 2023 session in September, cyclists may see the passage of new laws that will affect their commutes and access to the road. In the past, high-profile bills, such as the stop-to-yield bill that garnered wide support, have been denied only by the governor who has veto power. This year, that […]
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Aug
Aug
There’s not much question about it; electric scooters have fast become a go-to transportation alternative for Californians. This is especially true for those living in highly populated urban areas with heavy traffic, extremely high energy prices and costly parking rates. Public transit in many areas of California – the San Francisco Bay Area, for example […]
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Mar
Mar
Last spring, Andrew Jelmert was just finishing up training for a charity ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles when he was struck and killed by a driver in L.A.’s Griffith Park. The Los Angeles Times reported that the driver of the gray BMW got out of the car and ran down an embankment before […]
The State of California has long sought ways to reduce ever-increasing pedestrian and bicycle deaths, but until this year there hasn’t been a uniform effort dedicated to electric bikes, which spiked in popularity during the pandemic and continue to be an attractive option for commuters and cycling enthusiasts. Report after report shows that more people […]
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Dec
Dec
Pedaling off to work, school or for a joyride can feel so freeing. You’re able to avoid standstill traffic, costly parking fees and earn some feel-good endorphins along the way. Still, there are some rules of the road that you should follow. California bike safety laws have been enacted to help prevent crashes and encourage […]
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Dec
Dec
When you head out for a jog it is common to throw on a pair of ear buds or headphones and hook them up to a mobile device to listen to music, phone calls, or other things. Some companies, such as Apple, even have devices and cases designed to use when participating in sports. Nike […]
Statistics from the California Strategic Highway Safety Plan show that in 2018, there were 178 fatal bicycle crashes, and 1,064 serious bicycle crash injuries in California. With these statistics, it is no wonder that many bicyclists feel unsafe while riding on the street and opt to ride on the sidewalk instead, thinking that it will […]
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Aug
Aug
By Michael Stephenson A.B. 122 – a bill which has passed the California assembly and may soon be voted on in the California Senate – would legalize the so-called California roll or California stop. The Senate Committee on Transportation Digest on the bill reads: “This bill permits a person riding a bicycle approaching a stop sign […]
One of the most common complaints that we all hear from drivers, officials, and policymakers about cyclists is that cyclists break the law all the time. Of course, as cyclists we tend to refute these claims. Surprisingly, there is very little data about why and how often cyclists break the law. So what ends […]