To state that Los Angeles is a comparatively dicey place for bicyclists is not exactly an earth-shattering observation. It's equivalent, say, to noting that the metropolis has congested traffic, a diverse population or multiple eating options. That is to say, anyone...
Month: December 2015
Topical look: evolving technology and motorcycle safety
In an article recently appearing in the online publication Motorcyclist, one writer and biker enthusiast makes some interesting -- and hopeful -- points regarding motorcycle travel in the United States and globally in the not-so-distant future. His bottom-line take:...
Opportunity yet challenge: bike-friendly changes in L.A. County
A timely and logical question looms large regarding one mode of transportation in Los Angeles County, given all the recent hype and accolades (and, yes, criticisms) piled upon transportation-related strategies for the metropolitan area going forward. And that is this:...
Economic health and traffic accidents: yes, there’s a connection
The economy is bouncing back in California and that is … bad for drivers? Conversely, notes an official with the state's Office of Traffic Safety, "Every time there's been a recession in California, there's been a decline in roadway fatalities." Relevant...
