New York City Intersections are Dangerous for Cyclists
In New York City cycling deaths have been on the rise. The City has slowly been taking steps to make the streets safer for bicyclists, but progress has been slow, and the death toll …
Bicycle Fatalities on the Rise in New York City
In July of 2019, Mayor Bill DiBlasio declared a transportation emergency in the city of New York. This declaration came after the deaths of 18 cyclists during the first half of 2019. At the current …
Do Bike Lanes Prevent Accidents?
New York City has over 1,200 miles of bike lanes throughout the five boroughs. These lanes are intended to keep cyclists safe, out of the way of cars, and off of sidewalks. A recent comprehensive …
Common Injuries in Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accidents are a common occurrence in New York City. In 2017 alone, citywide, there were 4,805 bicyclists injured in an accident. Bicyclists don’t have the same protection and safety features that a driver or …
U.S. Cities are More Dangerous for Bicyclists and Pedestrians
Despite increased efforts by U.S. cities to make the streets more bicycle and pedestrian friendly, there is a disturbing trend of an increase in fatalities and injuries for bicyclists and pedestrians. The number of pedestrian …
Common Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists present inconspicuous profiles in traffic and are more prone to very serious injuries if they are involved in an accident with a car or other vehicle. Bicyclists don’t have the body of a car …
Common Bicycle Accident Injuries
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2015 more than 1,000 cyclists died in accidents and there were 467,000 bicycle injuries. There are thousands of bicycles on the road in New …