Bicycle Safety

Must Cycling Give Up its Outlaw Image to Become a Mainstream Mode?

In cities across America, cycling is fast becoming "just another way to get around," causing friction with its outsider reputation. Sarah Goodyear argues that for cycling to become safer for everyone, riders need to renounce their special status.

May 14, 2013 The Atlantic Cities

Bicyclists in Minneapolis Come Under Attack

John Metcalfe looks at the frightening incidents of violence being directed at bicyclists using Minneapolis' popular Midtown Greenway.

Apr 5, 2013 The Atlantic Cities

Supposed Safe Havens Pose Danger to Pedestrians in NYC

A new study conducted by NYU's Langone Medical Center reveals that pedestrians are most often struck by cars in New York's supposed safe havens: in a crosswalk with the signal on their side. Findings related to bicycle safety were also revealed.

Apr 4, 2013 The New York Times

Congress Pushes U.S. DOT to Improve Bike and Pedestrian Safety

A bipartisan group of 68 members of the U.S. House have authored a letter to outgoing Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood asking that U.S. DOT develop performance measures that will specifically target the safety of non-motorized users.

Mar 28, 2013 Transportation Nation

L.A.'s Transit Agency Gives Bike Safety a Lift

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has kicked off a new bicycle safety campaign designed to raise awareness of cyclists' legal right to take a full traffic lane.

Mar 19, 2013 The Source

The Do's and Don'ts of Urban Cycling

Taking the important first step in becoming an urban cyclist is often the most daunting. But with some pieces of advice and knowledge, anyone can become a confident urban cyclist.

Mar 9, 2013 Global Site Plans - The Grid

New Study Supports Advocates of Bike Infrastructure

Emily Badger discusses new research showing that dedicated bike infrastructure has a demonstrated impact on reducing the risk of injury for cyclists.

Oct 23, 2012 The Atlantic Cities

The Dangers of Biking and Walking in America's Largest Cities

A new study conducted by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute shows that New York and Los Angeles have much higher rates of pedestrian and biking fatalities than the national average.

Oct 4, 2012 Los Angeles Times

What's Driving the Rise in NYC Traffic Deaths?

Despite years of consistent decline, and a variety of efforts aimed at improving safety, traffic fatalities spiked by 23 percent last year in New York City. Matt Flegenheimer examines what may be causing the increase.

Sep 26, 2012 The New York Times

Killing a Pedestrian Warrants Nary a Slap on the Wrist in NYC

Michael Powell looks at the penalties facing drivers that strike pedestrians and cyclists in New York City, and finds depressingly few repercussions.

Sep 12, 2012 The New York Times

As Chicago's Bicyclists Increase, City Struggles to Protect Them

Chris Fusco and Tina Sfondeles look at the growing rate of bike crashes reported in Chicago over the past decade. As Mayor Rahm Emanuel seeks to make it "the bike friendliest city in the country," can Chicago protect the riders it hopes to attract?

Sep 4, 2012 Chicago Sun-Times