Tag Archives: Bicycle Safety

Lake Tahoe Area Gets New Bicycle Lanes

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

California bicycle enthusiasts have reason to celebrate after confirming that a portion of Highway 89 will be repaved to improve bicycle safety.  The $8.5 million project will make multiple improvements to the road—it will be repaved, widened and bicycle lanes will be added.  The path will connect Tahoe City to Truckee and will begin construction in spring of 2012. “It will be a lot easier to maintain once we have a good base for it, so we’re excited,” said Caltrans Public Information Officer Deanna Shoopman. The highway was previously a nightmare for cyclists.  It was described as rough and dangerous, with shoulders too narrow for cyclists. “The street was terrible,” said Paco Lindsay, a local bicycle shop owner.  “It was kind of a joke.” The long-awaited improvement is a great way to invest in the community and make the roadways safer for everyone. Bonnici Law Group APC—San Diego bicycle accident…
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Boy Critically Injured in Bicycle Collision with Vehicle

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

According to TahoeBonanza.com, a 12-year-old boy from Kings Beach was injured in a tragic collision with a vehicle while he was riding his bike.  The bicycle accident occurred on Bear Street in Kings Beach shortly after noon.  The boy rode onto Highway 28 and was struck by a vehicle, according to California Highway Patrol Trooper Tom Andrade. “He was ejected off of the bicycle and suffered some major injuries,” said Andrade.  “Available information shows he is still in pretty serious condition.” The boy—whose name was not released—was taken to Tahoe Forest Hospital before being airlifted to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.  Witness reports said the boy did not stop for traffic and was traveling at a high speed.  No arrests or citations were issued. This accident serves as an example of how young riders need to learn the basics of bicycle safety, especially when they are riding alongside roadways….
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Bicycle Safety Signs Protect Cyclists

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

According to the Los Angeles Times, cyclists riding along Angeles Crest Highway will have a little more peace of mind due to an increase in posted bicycle safety signs along the highway.  Some of the signs are replacing old ones that became damaged or were removed.  Three of the new signs replace ones that were burnt in a fire in 2009. Dale Benson, Caltrans senior transportation engineer, is in charge of pedestrian and bicycle safety along the roadway.  He began to receive emails from Trent Sanders, a concerned cyclist.  Sander read about Earl Clyde Cox, a La Crescenta citizen who was arrested in June for threatening a group of cyclists with his vehicle in what was called an incident of road rage. The bicycle safety signs couldn’t come at a better time, as many cyclists are using the reopened highway. “I came down from Clear Creek…to the country club there…
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