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Bike-Counting Camera Troubles Making Trouble for City Planners

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Dudek Law Firm

One of the ways that San Diego has been gathering data on bicycling in the city is through the use of cameras. The cameras are mounted at intersections, next to the stoplights, and are being used to help the city plan for future transportation projects. However, the cameras, purchased in 2014, are not always working as intended. They are supposed to use patented technology to count bicyclists and extend green lights to help bicyclists get through intersections safely. But the footage is telling a different story than the sensors. By looking back at the recorded footage and counting, by hand, how many bicyclists are coming through, city engineers have seen that the hand counts are different from the automated tallies. How different? The engineers would not say. They instead explained that the technology to distinguish between bikes and cars is still evolving and that the company who makes the cameras,…
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More Support Comes Out for “Idaho Stop” Law

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Dudek Law Firm

In Idaho for the past 35 years, cyclists have been allowed to treat stop signs like yield signs. After determining an intersection is safe, bicyclists are allowed to just roll through, preventing a loss of momentum or balance. Until recently, Idaho was the only state where this was allowed. Delaware recently passed a bill that would legalize the “Idaho stop” there, and the campaign is ramping up to make it legal in California as well. New Idaho Stop Bill A bipartisan bike bill (AB 1103) would do just that. And advocates hope that, since California is the nation’s most populous state and highly influential, that a change here could help other states adopt the practice. Several states have tried and failed to enact an Idaho stop law, despite a study by DePaul University showing that 96 percent of cyclists have, at some point, treated a stop sign like a yield….
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Would an E-Bike Be Right for Me?

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Dudek Law Firm

For some people, an electric bicycle might be just what they need to get up and get active. For example, people with limited mobility could use E-bikes as a method of light exercise or just to get out and feel the wind in their hair. Depending on your lifestyle, an E-bike could be a useful tool to complement or even replace your traditional methods of transportation. Pros of E-bikes: While they may cost more than the standard bicycle, they are way cheaper (and better for the environment) than a gas-powered car. Hate traffic? Take a bike lane instead. E-bikes are an efficient way around congestion. They are as easy to park as a normal bike and fit comfortably in bike racks. No more driving for 30 minutes trying to find parking! They complement other forms of transit, like buses, that carry bicycles They encourage exercise and get you outdoors You…
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