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San Diego Bicycle Master Plan Vote Delayed

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Dudek Law Firm

San Diego’s Bicycle Master Plan, an initiative to expand the city’s network of bike lanes to make cycling safer, faster and more efficient, was passed in 2013, but has recently come across a snag in its implementation. The San Diego City Council was scheduled to vote to speed up the plan’s implementation, but that vote has since been delayed. According to bicycle advocates, the plan may not be strong enough to accomplish the City Council’s goals. The Bicycle Master Plan The Bicycle Master Plan is a part of the city’s Climate Action Plan, which seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in San Diego, the majority of which are produced from cars and trucks. To accomplish this reduction in emissions, the city must heavily focus on changing commuting habits. It is hoped, under the plan, that by 2020, 6 percent of San Diegans living near major public transit stops will be…
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Glowing Spray Paint to Help Cyclists Avoid Bicycle Accidents

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

A major auto manufacturer has released a “high-visibility spray” that can illuminate cyclists at night. The spray is currently being sold in select shops in London, but the idea might come to the United States. According to the developers, the paint can be used on any kind of fabric but not bicycles. Cyclists could get creative with the product, attaching it to clothing, shoes and bicycle helmets. The product can easily wash off and will not ruin surfaces where it is used. The high-visibility spray works by using special adhesives that are invisible during the day and glow with great intensity at night. To help illuminate surfaces where it is used, the paint reflects streetlights and headlights from vehicles. After spraying down a surface with the high-visibility paint, it will stick for one week. Although this product is very clever, it is not the only one available to help protect…
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Bicycle Accidents Lead to Several Recalls

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

A bicycle recall is underway for Civia Cycle after a cyclist sustained a spinal cord injury. According to an investigation by the U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC), the Civia-brand Hyland bicycles had faulty aluminum fenders that could bend or break, sending the cyclist into a fall. About 1,000 bicycles have been recalled. Bicycle manufacturer Trek has issued a recall after a bicycle accident left a cyclist a quadriplegic. An additional bicycle accident resulted in a cyclist sustaining facial injuries. According to the CPSC, an open quick release lever on the bicycle can cause the front wheel to stop or separate completely. The recall applies to all Trek bicycles made between the years of 2000 and 2015. What Are The Consequences of Failing to Report a Defective Product? When companies fail to notify consumer protection agencies of defective products, it can lead to heavy fines. Companies must notify the CPSC…
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