Those who bicycle frequently enjoy the benefits of fresh air, healthy exercise, and an eco-friendly commute. As with any good thing, however, there are also drawbacks. Most of the time, bicyclists need to share the road with cars, and dangers such as distracted driving, road rage, and vehicle defects all
According to the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), there has been an average of 334 crashes involving bicyclists each year in Washington, D.C. Review the following bike laws to stay safe when sharing the road with cars in the D.C. area. D.C. Bike Laws The following regulations have been put in place
Biking is an efficient and eco-friendly means of transportation. It is a much cheaper mode of transport than vehicles; we do not have to spend money on gas and very minimal funds on maintenance. Biking in urban areas does come with hazards and risks, however, and one in 20 bicyclists are injured
Over the past few years, Washington D.C. has seen a rise in the number of people who use bicycles to get around the city. There are numerous factors that have led to an increase in bicyclists on our streets. The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) has done a tremendous job
Although several laws and regulations exist to protect bicyclists’ use of the road and their right of way privileges, accidents still happen. It is estimated that one in 20 bicyclists are injured each year. Learn the common causes of bike accidents and how to protect yourself as a bicyclist on
What’s believed to be the nation’s first wrongful death award over a fatal bikeshare accident was recently handed down by a jury in Cook County, Illinois. According to Chicago Business, the jury awarded $5.25 million to the family of a 25-year-old woman who was killed in July 2016 while riding a
Our legal team at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. would like to express our condolences for the loss of Dave Salovesh, a longtime member of the DC cycling community and an active advocate for cyclist safety. Salovesh was tragically struck and killed by the driver of a stolen van
The District of Columbia has really emphasized biking since I last lived in the city in 2010. Bikes were more or less an afterthought in the city’s transportation plan back in 2010 and now bike lanes and bike share systems are everywhere and are also supported by rules and regulations
Malik Habib was with his brother the night he was killed on June 23rd. “[W]e were just riding our bikes, doing a food delivery service on our bicycles,” recalls Cyrus. Malik’s tire got caught in a streetcar track on H Street, NE, and he was hit and killed by a bus. Cyrus
This year it was our pleasure to attend and support the Washington Area Bicyclists Association (WABA) 2018 Bicyclists’ Choice Awards. WABA is a vital organization to the bicyclist community in our region. Its advocacy has helped bring more protected bike lanes and bike commuting routes to the DC metro area,
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