June 12, 2012

Urban Bicycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Biking 6/25/12

If you missed the last workshop, don’t worry! There is another workshop on Monday June 25th!

Urban Bicycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Biking

6/25/12
6:30-7:30pm
PUBLIC Bikes (123 South Park Street)

The SF Bicycle Coalition will be hosting a one-hour workshop on safe bicycling for everyone.

June 7, 2012

Urban Bicycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Biking TONIGHT!

Urban Bicycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Biking TONIGHT!

7-8pm
Richmond Rec Center (251 18th Ave.)

The SF Bicycle Coalition will be hosting a one-hour workshop on safe bicycling for everyone. Learn about types of bikes, the rules of the road, and how to manage everyday riding while performing tasks including grocery shopping.

June 5, 2012

The Economy Needs More Cyclists

 

The 1% of trips taken by bike in the U.S. save the American people $4.6 billion each year.

 

Here are some useful numbers to know:

1. According to Forbes, the average annual cost of operating a bike is $308. The average cost of operating a vehicle is $8,220.

Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off Most Dangerous Time to be on the Road

Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer in California with great weather, end-of-the school year celebrations, picnics and barbecues. It also kicks off the most dangerous time of the year to be on the roads in California.

May-September sees nearly twice as many fatal motorcycle crashes as other months.

May 29, 2012

BART Bike Plan Focuses on Secure Parking

BART is setting a goal in its new bike plan to double the rate of passengers who bike, currently at 4%, within 10 years. Their updated bike plan includes:

  • Expansion of secure parking facilities 
  • Reduction of ‘blackout periods’
  • Reevaluation of the bike ban on escalators
According to a SF Streetsblog post, the plan is supported by the SF Examiner and the SF Bicycle Coalition.
February 23, 2012

Shaana Rahman Featured in the American Association for Justice’s Trial Magazine

For their February 2012 edition entitled “Moving Violations”, the AAJ’s Trial Magazine chose to address motor vehicle and bike accidents and their place in the law. As such, I’m pleased to say that our very own Shaana Rahman was featured in Trial Magazine with her highly informative essay on what attorneys representing bicyclists should expect, and what they should be doing to protect your rights.

Rising Rate of Pedestrian Accidents Caused by Headphone Use

“Injuries to pedestrians wearing headphones have more than tripled in six years, say researchers from the University of Maryland.”

On the average day, we see dozens of people walking across the street with headphones plugged into their ears. And as city-dwellers, we are practically allergic to silence.
January 26, 2012

Used Motorcycle Review’s “Most Common Causes for Motorcycle Accidents”

Last Thursday’s Used Motorcycle Review’s blog posttouched upon the 4 Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents. These are the difficulties faced by motorcycle riders that might be helpful to keep in mind while riding safely.

1. Driver Negligence/Blind Spot
Many drivers have difficulty spotting or noticing motorcyclists on the road
“Approximately 70% of collisions are the result of the negligence of drivers.”

January 16, 2012

Assembly Bill 819 to Aid Bikeway Developments

For those unfamiliar with it, Assembly Bill 819 is the important new bill that would give California cities a significant boost towards advancing bikeway designs and renovations. Introduced in February 2011, the bill aims to “amend Section 890.4 of the Streets and Highways Code, relating to bikeways.”