Archive for September, 2014
Understanding bike infrastructure – roundabouts
Almost three years ago the City of Long Beach put in two roundabouts and five smaller traffic circles on Vista Street as part of making it a bike boulevard. Since installing the roundabouts and circles overall traffic accidents have fallen by over 50% and accidents at the two major intersections where roundabouts were installed have [...]
Posted: September 17th, 2014 under Features.
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California’s 3 foot law
One September 16, 2014 California’s 3 foot law goes into effect. The law requires that motorists give bicyclists at least 3 feet of clearance when passing. The intent of the law is to make is safer for bicyclists to use our streets and roadways. Anyone who rides a bicycle is aware of the danger of [...]
Posted: September 16th, 2014 under Features.
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