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As a cyclist, you can be very vulnerable to the cars and pedestrians around you. A driver not paying attention can leave you with catastrophic injuries, just as a pedestrian stepping in front of you on your Citi Bike can also cause damages. The cost of medical...

Any sensible New Yorker knows the difference between a bicycle and a mother scooter. A bike moves by pedaling, while a scooter is a type of motorcycle with an engine. The latter vehicle is much more powerful and can go faster. Clearly, scooters are motor vehicles that...

Most bike lanes in Queens are right next to motor vehicle lanes. The bike lane is supposed to be for riders only, but that relies on drivers being alert and respectful of cyclists' space. And we all know you can't always count on motorists to do the right thing around...

If a car and a bicycle collide on the road, who is to blame? Many of us have a clear understanding of traffic rules pertaining to cars, but in order to understand fault in such an accident, it’s also necessary to understand the applicable bicycle laws on the roadway....

A good way of avoiding traffic jams in New York City is by commuting by bicycle. However, the streets are constantly packed with vehicles and pedestrians, making the ride dangerous for cyclists. The latest report by the New York City Department of Transportation...

New Yorkers love cycling. The growing number of cyclists and bike paths along with the city’s infrastructure investment can attest to this. And within this cycling culture, there also has been a boom in electric bike (e-bike) ownership as sales for these faster and...

Bicyclists face dangerous conditions when attempting to travel through congested urban areas. From distracted drivers and impaired drivers to drivers who simply aren’t paying attention, a cyclist can suffer serious injuries. In severe cases, a collision can prove...