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Is Bicycle Culture a Good Investment?

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

Numerous studies have demonstrated that a cycling lifestyle has a positive impact on your health. Regular bicycle riding can improve muscular and skeletal health, help combat the physical side effects of stress and reduce the risk of heart disease. San Diego and several other cities have encouraged bike riding as a way to reduce traffic and air pollution, promote fitness and discourage sedentary lifestyles. As these cities spend millions to introduce bike-sharing programs and invest in cycling-specific infrastructure, many skeptics still want to know: is cycling really worth the investment? Health and Societal Benefits of Cycling To find the answer, researchers developed several hypothetical cycling policies for Auckland, New Zealand, and calculated the estimated costs as well as the return on investment. In 2011, Auckland, New Zealand contained about 1.4 million people, making it comparable to cities like San Diego, California and San Antonio, Texas. Using this environment as the…
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Where Are San Diego Cyclists Most Vulnerable to Hit-and-Runs?

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

Between 2009 and June of this year, 57 pedestrians and bicyclists have died after a hit-and-run accident in San Diego County. This number does not include car accident fatalities, or the more than 6,000 victims who were injured in similar accidents but survived. So far in 2014, there have been 11 hit-and-run fatalities. That number may not seem like much but consider the fact that it is only June, and since 2009, the average number of fatalities has been 10 or less for the whole year. Pedestrians and cyclists are vulnerable to hit-and-run accidents due to decreased visibility and fewer safety options than cars or even motorcycles. They are also more exposed to the road, and therefore, more likely to sustain life-threatening injuries. An enterprising researcher compiled a map of all San Diego hit-and-run locations, along with a short description of each case. Highway authorities hope that by combining the…
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Pippa Middleton Starts Cross-Country Bicycling Tour

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

Pippa Middleton and her husband, James, have started a nationwide cycling tour, pedaling past the San Diego starting line on June 14. The couple and eight of their friends hope to complete the 3,000-mile trek in eight days, ending in Annapolis, Maryland. The twelve-state wide cycling tour is in support of their teammate, James Matthews, whose brother died during a descent from Mt. Everest in 1999. The team displayed their British patriotism with colorful costumes modeled after the British flag, making them recognizable even at a distance as they started their journey. The event, simply called “Race Across America,” is also fundraising in support of the British Heart Foundation. Pippa Middleton currently works as an ambassador for the organization, and says she hopes to use this journey to raise awareness about coronary heart disease in women. As part of a statement released by the British Heart Foundation, Middleton stated: “I…
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