Tag Archives: Bicycle Safety

Are E-Bikes Illegal?

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Bicycles have not changed too much in the past century, remaining relatively the same since the early 1900s with the exception of a few technical advances. E-bikes are evidence that our beloved pastime still has the capacity to evolve and adapt. The e-bike is a great for any rider, offering enhanced speed and power. These electric bikes can make climbing a hill or riding into the wind so much easier, and therefore more enjoyable for the countless cyclists out there just looking for a relaxing ride. However, not everyone is such a fan of the technological wonder that is the E-bike. Many, mostly pedestrians, are becoming increasingly aggravated with riders of e-bikes. This is mainly due to the increased speed and power. Many argue that riders are not as capable of controlling their bikes and are causing a number of pedestrian accidents and ‘clipping’ people on sidewalks. Are E-bikes Illegal?…
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How to Make Biking to Work Even Better

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Biking to work is great for the environment, your health, and saving money. That makes it pretty awesome already, but who doesn’t want something awesome to be more awesome? Here are a few surefire ways to make your bike commute even better. Dress Appropriately – Riding a bike to work is really fun, but I’ll admit it’s a little less so when it’s pouring rain, or when I’m shaking from the cold. When the weather changes, you’ll want to change your clothing to match.  Get yourself a super-slick rain poncho and a comfy, formfitting hoodie, and the weather will never stop you again. Storage Space – It can be a hassle to carry a bunch of things in a hefty bag to and from work. Instead of dragging an extra pair of clothes and a load of other junk with you every day, try storing what you can at work….
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Sharrows Do Nothing for Bicycle Safety

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Sharrows, which are traffic lanes with markings painted on them to indicate a shared-lane, are everywhere these days. They supposedly remind drivers that bicyclists are allowed to use the road as well, and reportedly increase bicycle safety; but how true is that? A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado at Denver have found that sharrows actually do little more than cost the city money in wasted paint. After comparing safety results for streets in Chicago that recently had bike lanes or sharrows created, or had no change at all, the study’s authors found that sharrows are often less effective than making no change at all. Over the course of two years, the study revealed some interesting information. In streets that recently received bike lanes, researchers discovered that the route saw a 200 percent increase in bicycle traffic. Also, those lucky lanes reported a 42 percent decrease…
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