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San Diego Approves 10-Year Effort to Improve Bicycle Safety

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has approved the first step in a 10-year, $200 million dollar effort to improve the safety and efficiency of bicycle transportation. SANDAG has a recent history of approving measures promoting the interests and rights of cyclists. Two years ago, SANDAG approved the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan and its Sustainable Communities Strategy, which contains a regional bicycle plan. SANDAG is following the state-wide trend of promoting cyclist rights and safety. That is, California governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law the Three Feet for Safety Act, requiring motorists to give bicyclists three feet of clearance when passing. The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition (SDCBC) says, “By approving scenario 1 for the regional bike plan, SANDAG has put into motion essential improvements that will enable folks to ride bicycles more safely on more direct and convenient routes that connect more cities throughout the county.” SANDAG…
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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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San Diego Injury Attorney Applauds Charity Riders

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

San Diego injury attorney Joshua Bonnici applauds participants in the San Diego Bicycle Club’s 25th annual Toy Ride on Saturday. The slow-paced ride is lead by Santa Claus, and riders brought unwrapped presents for the Salvation Army to provide for needy families in San Diego. Participants of all ages departed from the UC campus in La Jolla and rode for 50 miles. Dudek rode for his third straight year on a tandem bicycle with his partner from the Blind Stokers Club, which pairs blind cyclists with another rider on tandems. Participants of all ages departed from the UC campus in La Jolla and rode for 50 miles. Prizes were awarded for the best-decorated riders. “This is a wonderful event that brings Christmas joy to many people every year,” said Dudek. “In addition to the children who receive toys, many motorists and pedestrians cheer the sight of Santa and hundreds of…
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