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...
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Understanding fault in a car-bicycle collision
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....
How have bicyclists in NYC gotten injuries and into crashes?
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...
Mopeds causing dangers to cyclists, pedestrians in bike paths
Mopeds and motorized scooters have, in some instances, taken over New York City’s bike and pedestrian paths. As a result, they have caused not-so-unexpected dangers for the people that these narrow paths are really meant to serve. While illegally muscling in on these...
Important rules to follow when riding an e-bike
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...
Here’s why more American pedestrians than ever are getting killed in traffic
According to the national Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian accidents killed more than 6,700 Americans in 2020. That would be the most deaths in motor vehicle-pedestrian collisions since at least 2000. This grim figure would also mean the rate of...
Do I have post-traumatic stress disorder?
Enduring sexual abuse as a child can leave scars that other people do not see. One common psychological effect of abuse is post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that about 3.6% of Americans will experience it every...
Why urban bicycling is important
Every day in New York City about 2 million people use the subway. That means there are 640 million people in the city's 6,400 subway cars. The city is home to about 14,000 taxis and just over 4,300 buses. Additionally 2 million cars are on the roads in the city....
Tips for safe bicycling in the winter
Even under ideal weather circumstances, cycling through a heavily populated area can be a dangerous proposition. From distracted or impaired drivers to congested road conditions, bicycle riders face serious collisions at nearly every turn. Since they have little to...
Will Brooklyn soon be safer for bicyclists?
One stretch of a busy Brooklyn street will soon be safer for bicyclists, provided transportation officials complete scheduled upgrades as planned. Parkside Avenue has seen more than its fair share of bicycle accidents in recent years. In fact, as Patch reports, it is...