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Bikes easing pressure on streets of Victoria
Bikes easing pressure on streets of Victoria. Increased bicycle traffic helps both with easing traffic congestion and increased spending in the Victoria area. In turn increased cycling related services popup which returns again financially to the local economy. “…as cycling’s presence is increasingly felt in the region, it follows that entrepreneurs will tap into this market... »
Orcas Bike Trails
Found on EcoVelo » Blog Archive » Our Bike Trails. What would a bike trail system be like on Orcas Island? City of Roseville Bikeways> »
Make stop signs a yield for cyclists
Make stop signs a yield for cyclists. Would this work in Washington State? There are a lot more physics involved when an cyclist stops and starts from a stop that doesn’t apply to motorists but would motorist feel slighted that they don’t get the same treatment or would they understand that this might help traffic... »
A helmet saved my life
A helmet saved my life. “…in the state of Western Australia where bicycle helmets have been mandatory for all ages since July 1992, the annual cyclist death toll from 1987 to 1991 (pre-law) averaged 7.6 fatalities per year. From 1993 to 1997 (post-law) it was 6.4 fatalities per year, representing a 16% reduction. However, Government... »
Term of the Day
Lane splitting – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Brought to you buy Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia “Lane splitting is riding a bicycle or motorcycle between lanes in the same direction as traffic. It is also sometimes called lane sharing, whitelining, filtering, or stripe-riding. Lane splitting usually refers to moving at a greater speed than traffic, in response... »