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NBC Expands Facility; Contributes to Bike Path

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

NBCUniversal received approval from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission to expand its San Fernando Valley facility, which interferes with the much-anticipated bike path along the L.A. River, according to the Los Angeles Times. NBC agreed to make modifications to accommodate the bike path. The bike path was finally approved by the city at the request of the city’s cyclists and environmentalists. “I’m excited that NBC has stepped up to the plate with real dollars,” says Eric Bruins of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. It is great that NBC is taking the cycling community into consideration while expanding its facilities. The L.A. bike path overhaul was an enormous accomplishment for the cycling community, and a setback would be a devastating blow. “We are very pleased at the outcome of today,” says Corinne Verdery, NBCUniversal’s chief real-estate development officer. “And we’re grateful to all the community members who came out…
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New Product Provides Cyclists with Bike Lane

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

Riding at night and riding on roads without bicycle lanes are some of the greatest dangers facing cyclists. A new product may help to eliminate some of the risk, however. The new product, called Xfire Safety, illuminates a personal bike lane on the road or pathway for the cyclist. Xfire uses lasers mounted on the bike to display lanes on each side of the cyclist, visible to motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists even under headlamps and streetlights. The device uses two 5-milliwatt red lasers to project the lane, powered by two AAA batteries and retails for $39.99. It also serves as a standard tail light. Without having tested this product, the Bonnici Law Group certainly cannot outright endorse it. XFire is pending approval from the US Food and Drug Administration. It is a very innovative and interesting idea. Since the video shows the product being used only at night, we…
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NHTSA Cycling Safety Video

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

As the cycling community grows across the nation, it is more important than ever that everyone is aware of bicycle safety laws. This video from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is full of valuable information and tips for new and experienced riders alike. Safety should be the top priority for all cyclists, so if you have children, be sure to teach them safe habits from a young age. Here are some statistics from the NHTSA: Sixty-nine percent of all cycling fatalities occur in urban areas. Approximately 28 percent of fatal bicycle accidents occur between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. The average age of a fatal bicycle accident victim is 41. Nearly 37 percent of all bicycle accidents are alcohol-related. Please visit our website for more information on cycling safety, and contact our firm for a free consultation if you or a loved one has been injured. Bonnici Law…
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