Category Archives: Bike Safety

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May is National Bike Month!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

May is National Bike Month, and cycling enthusiasts in San Diego are excited to celebrate their passion with the mainstream. On May 1, cyclists and community leaders met downtown to gather for a press conference at the County Administration Center. Officials have planned some events for the month, including National Bike to School Day on May 8, Bike to Work Day on May 17, a Bike to Work Corporate Challenge throughout the month and several other bicycle safety events. “There are so many reasons to support Bike Month,” said Congressman Scott Peters (D-San Diego). “First, promoting cycling can promote our economy; bike-related businesses generate as much as $69 million and 300 jobs in the 52nd Congressional District alone. But biking is also a great way to improve our quality of life. It’s a fun way to stay healthy and it’s a great way to reduce the number of cars on…
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Austin Police Department Announces Bicycle Safety Initiative

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

The Austin Police Department announced that it would begin to target motorists that fail to provide a cushion when passing cyclists on the street as part of its bicycle safety initiative. Police will be targeting both motorists and cyclists that break the law, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo said, according to KTCB-TV in Austin. “This is your warning. Starting on the 8th [of May] we will have undercover officers…if you are stopped by a member of the APD under this initiative for failure to obey the passing rule, you will be cited,” Acevedo told reporters. The law in Austin requires motorists to leave a three to six foot cushion while passing cyclists. If there is no room, the motorist must wait. “We are going to see some new strides in enforcing it consistent with other measures that have been taken in other cities, as everyone recognizes that we really need…
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Pittsburgh Boy Lucky To Survive Bicycle Collision with SUV

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

A young Pittsburgh boy is lucky to be alive after a tragic bicycle accident in which he was struck by an SUV. Ian Engle, 8, suffered a fractured skull, a broken clavicle and severe skin abrasions all over his body, according to WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh. He remains in a local hospital. Ian was riding with his father and his twin sister on April 22 when he was hit by the SUV on a residential road. The driver remained on the scene and is not expected to face charges. Ian’s mother, Kristen Engle, would like to see more marked bike lanes in Pittsburgh and feels they may protect cyclists in future incidents. “I’d like to see those paths where those kids lose their attention and the worst things that happen is, if they have a helmet on, they get a skinned knee,” Kristen told local reporters. Bike Pittsburgh Executive Director Scott…
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