Major Cities are Considering New Restrictions on Right Turns Amid Growing Concerns for Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety While it may seem hard to believe, across the United States, the familiar sight of cars turning right at red lights may soon be a thing of the past. With an alarming increase in accidents involving pedestrians and […] The post Rethinking Road Safety: The Case for Banning Right on Red appeared first on Gary Brustin ..read more

New studies show that American roads are becoming more treacherous – and Los Angeles is ground zero for cycling risk. Cycling is booming in the United States, as the COVID-19 pandemic created countless new converts to the cause – something that spurred many cities to invest in infrastructure to support the trend. However, this rise […] The post Why Have Cycling Injuries Reached a Multi-Decade High? appeared first on Gary Brustin ..read more

California cyclists have some good news coming out of the state legislature. Assembly member Tasha Boerner Horvath has introduced A.B. 1188, a bill that would help speed creation of a California Bicycle Safety Handbook. Should the bill pass, state cyclists will finally have a handbook on par with the Driver’s Handbook, creating much-needed parity between […] The post California Legislature Takes First Step Toward a Bicycle Handbook appeared first on Gary Brustin ..read more

Why legislators and safety advocates are working to create safer e-bike use Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are becoming increasingly popular as a mode of transportation, but not all Californians have been thrilled with this development, thanks to high-speed crashes and daredevil riders. Now, there is a new law that observers hope will address these concerns.  […] The post E-Bikes: Good for the Planet, but Sometimes a Threat to Public Safety appeared first on Gary Brustin ..read more

The OmniBike Bill contains several new provisions that should lower risk and increase fairness for state cyclists California cyclists have been making incremental progress for years in the battle for safer streets, sidewalks and trails and greater accessibility. Thanks to the state’s new “OmniBike” bill, signed in late 2022 by Gov. Gavin Newsom, several small […] The post California Cyclists Will Benefit from New Safety Laws, Expanded Access in 2023 appeared first on Gary Brustin ..read more

A local cyclist was killed on a stretch of road that advocates had criticized for being insufficiently protective Sergio Cordova was killed while riding his bicycle near 6th street on Oct. 26. His death was the 12th this year among LA cyclists, and the 71st in Southern California. Those numbers are at or near historic […] The post Worries of Danger for Cyclists near the 6th Street Bridge are Vindicated appeared first on Gary Brustin ..read more

Bicycle and e-bike accidents have risen so sharply in Carlsbad, California that city officials declared a state of emergency within the city this summer. The emergency declaration cited a 233% yearly increase in bike accidents, some of which involved serious injuries or death. Local news outlet KUSI detailed the consequences of the declaration. “With the […] The post Huge Spike in Bicycle Accidents Forces Carlsbad Leaders to Take Action appeared first on Gary Brustin ..read more

We get it — you’d rather be out enjoying your new bike than reading a list of tips to stay safe and comfortable. Yet here’s the deal: Give yourself five minutes to read this article, and we promise you’ll not only stay safer, you’ll also enjoy your next ride a lot more. Tips to Help […] The post If You’re a Beginning Cyclist, Pay Attention to These Important Tips appeared first on Gary Brustin ..read more

Vision Zero promised safer roads. Yet to some observers, that initial vision has yet to produce much in the way of tangible progress. The backers of Vision Zero made an extraordinary promise: If you commit to our plan, it’s possible to reduce road fatalities to zero in cities across the world. When met with skepticism, […] The post Why Has Vision Zero Stalled? appeared first on Gary Brustin ..read more

2022 has seen a rise of dangerous conflicts instigated by angry drivers, with the latest example occurring in San Bernardino County. Road rage episodes are always dangerous, but they can be especially deadly when a cyclist is involved. Without 2,000 pounds of steal to protect them for irrationally angry drivers, the results are often devastating. […] The post California Road Rage Incidents Continue to Plague Cyclists appeared first on Gary Brustin ..read more