Several news agencies have indicated that new bike safety gear has been developed that could eventually save the lives of bike riders. According to a recent article, a student has developed Loud Bicycle, a car horn that is designed for bicycles. The device has been tested by the developer himself and according to the news, the horns have saved his life in at least one occasion. According to the cyclist, he was able to alert a vehicle trying to pull (read more)
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12
Dec
2012
Bicyclist Develops Car Horns For Bicycles
According to several news agencies, two accidents that happened on the same road resulted in injuries. The first accident caused a bicyclist to become seriously injured as a result. Both crashes happened Tuesday morning in Belmont. Reports show that the first crash happened at 8:25 a.m. near Carlmont Shopping Center and it involved a bicycle and a car. According to the authorities, a 62-year-old bicyclist was traveling on the eastbound lanes of Ralston Avenue when she crashed into a turning (read more)
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26
Oct
2012
Bicycle Wheel Rim Tapes Recalled, CPSC Reports
Several news agencies recently reported that Bicycle Wheel Rim Tapes are being recalled by FLO Cycling LLC of Las Vegas over a possible issue that could lead to injuries. The reports issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have indicated that 800 units of the rim tapes in certain bicycles could break unexpectedly if the item is under pressure. By breaking, the inner tube could become punctured, which could lead to a failure of the bicycle and cause the (read more)
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08
Oct
2012
Two Kids Hit By Cars While Riding Bicycles
Safety is on everyone’s minds in Broomfield, according to the news, especially after two separate auto accidents resulted in children who were riding bikes being hit by cars. Both accidents caused non-life threatening injuries, however, both accidents occurred within days of one another and now, safety advocates are asking if this isn’t the best time to talk about car and bicycle safety and make drivers aware of the importance of being aware of the dangers associated with distracted driving. With (read more)
Read MoreIn Vancouver, outside drivers on Point Grey Road may soon be affected as the road may be transformed into a bicycle and local-only cars route. This road transformation would be the first of this kind in Vancouver. The goal is to minimize the number of cars that travel the route, which is currently 13,000 cars per day and increase safety for local drivers and bicycle riders. Residents say that the traffic makes it scary for bicycle riders to travel on (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news agencies, October 3rd is Walk + Bike to School Day, which has prompted several bike enthusiasts to gather others and talk about the importance of leaving your car in the garage every now and then and bike to work or school. Safety, however, should be everybody’s priority even when riding a bicycle to work or school, safety advocates and Department of Transportation officials say. According to a recent report, students all across the state of Oregon (read more)
Read MoreChildren often ride along the roads on their bicycles but now, parents and lawmakers are concerned about their safety and they believe that there are a few safe driving habits that could improve their experience and decrease a mother’s worry. An organization plans to bring in families to an event programmed to show children how to easily avoid certain on-road obstacles and how to contact the correct emergency teams when they are in trouble. If you’re interested in learning more (read more)
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26
Sep
2012
New Traffic Signs Could Make Roads Safer
Traffic has never been as nerve-wrecking as it is nowadays. Congestion and traffic jams are becoming more common with the rising number of cars out on the roads while other means of transportation compete for space. According to some news agencies, new signals are being designed to fight this problem and make roads, and its signs, more efficient. Reports show that in the city of Groningen, lights placed at busy intersections were redesigned to accommodate bikes-only signals. Conventional signs and (read more)
Read MoreSeveral local news agencies reported that a bicyclist was seriously injured as a result of an accident that happened last Wednesday afternoon. The California Highway Patrol reported that the 17-year-old bicyclist was riding his bike on Demaree Street when he suddenly turned to his left for unknown reasons. A vehicle driven by a 36-year-old from Visalia was traveling close by and was unable to swerve. The 2011 Chevy Cruze unfortunately hit the bicyclist. The rider was rushed to the hospital (read more)
Read MoreHelmet cams have been playing the part of black boxes for bicyclists in the past years and according to some, footage captured by bikers have been playing important roles in police investigations. According to an article issued in the past month, bicyclists have been recently able to get the license plate numbers of the vehicles that were responsible for certain accidents because the riders had cams attached to their helmets at the time of the incidents. However, some criticize bicyclists (read more)
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