If you’re an avid bicyclist, you likely know what a "sharrow" is. It’s a road marking that looks like two arrowheads (called chevrons) above a drawing of a bicyclist. They appear in regular-size lanes because they identify lanes that both vehicles and cyclists can...
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Pedestrian Accidents
Car drivers can keep cyclists safer just by changing how they open their doors
No driver wants to cause a serious accident -- but there are plenty of pitfalls out there on the roads. As spring turns into summer, one of those dangers will be an increasing number of bicyclists all around. When the occupants of passenger vehicles open their doors...
How road design can improve pedestrian safety
In high-traffic urban areas, pedestrians face considerable safety risks. When a pedestrian is involved in a crash with a motor vehicle, the likelihood of death is high. In recent years, the rate of pedestrian deaths has increased dramatically. Between 2009 and 2016,...
Are pedestrian accidents increasing in California?
When discussing car accidents on California streets, many assume these collisions involve vehicles crashing into one another. Often, that is the case. However, many vehicle disasters involve cars hitting pedestrians. Sadly, the first half of 2020 saw an alarming...
Common road dangers that cause pedestrian accidents
In California, the roads can be treacherous, especially for pedestrians. When a pedestrian is hit by an automobile, they are vulnerable to a litany of serious injuries that can change their lives forever. If it is severe enough, it can result in a fatality....
