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Make Sure Your Gift Is ‘Complete’ This Year

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

San Diego health officials are reminding those giving or donating gifts to children to keep safety in mind. If you plan on donating—or giving in general—a bicycle, skateboard or a scooter, remember to include a helmet as well. If a child receives a gift, they may not want to wait for all the safety equipment before testing it out. Officials want to make sure that all the gifts this year are “complete,” according to KBPS.org. “During the past year, 222 children under the age of 15 were injured riding their bikes, scooter or skateboards in San Diego County,” said Dr. Wilma Wooten, county public health officer. “It’s estimated that wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of severe brain injuries by approximately 85 to 90 percent.” Make sure the helmet is appropriate for the gift as well, and will fit the recipient. It can make a huge difference in how…
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Southern California Promotes Cycling With Bike Garages

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

Los Angeles is now offering parking garages exclusively for bicycles, according to BikeRadar.com. The storage garages for cyclists commuting in the city for work, shopping or dining first popped up in Burbank and Santa Monica. The garage in Burbank is referred to as the “Bike Stop” and offers 40 secure parking stalls and even a repair stand for cyclists. Officials are hopeful the facilities will encourage people to cycle and use public transportation as an alternative to driving. It is located right next to the Burbank Metrolink station. The Bicycle Transportation Account helped with funding for the project, and they bike stops are anticipating another $7.2 million in funding for future projects. “The number of projects awarded to provide bike racks, bike parking garages and/or bicycle lockers has remained fairly constant at two to three a year,” said program manager Penny Gray. “These types of projects do encourage bicycling to…
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Bicycle Safety Advocate Struck By Car While Riding

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

Avid cyclist Patrick Ytsma, 53, is still recovering from injuries he sustained in a bicycle accident in Pennsylvania, according to MCall.com. Ytsma was riding when he an elderly woman struck him with her car. According to friends, Ytsma is an advocate of bicycle safety rules and is always urging cyclists to be cautious. The name of the driver was not released and police are still investigating the accident. Ytsma, as always, was wearing a bicycle helmet. “I thought he’s the one person who would not have an accident because he has been cycling his whole life,” said Itie Ytsma, his mother. “I’m so upset.” Ytsma is very well known in the local cycling community. Other cyclists respect and admire him. Many were shaken up by the news. “It’s just sad,” said friend Anthony Lauro. “He always had the safety stuff. He always wore a helmet. When we used to go…
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