Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Aimee E. Kirby This week’s question comes from Ashely L. from San Jose: My uncle Ralph was driving his motorcycle in an unincorporated area of San Jose when he lost control and went down. It appears that the road was unkept. I am trying to help my uncle, who […]
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Written By Christopher Dolan and Casey Hultin This week’s question comes from William from the Bay Area: My friend rides a motorcycle and was recently injured when he was hit by a car. He believes the police officer who arrived at the scene was biased against him and didn’t even take his statement. He is worried that the
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Weekly Articles | On-The-Go Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Emile A. Davis This week’s question comes from Danielle T. from San Francisco: I am a San Francisco resident and bicycle commuter. I ride to work daily and find it frustrating and unsafe to stop at a four way stop when it is clear for
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Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Taylor French At a time when many of us are still stuck at home, socially distanced and trying to stay healthy, we might pick up a new hobby, like hiking, jogging or cycling that allows for escape. While the thought of being outside in the fresh air is certainly
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Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Cristina Garcia This week’s question comes from Wendy L. in Hayes Valley who asks: I am an avid bicyclist and enjoy taking leisurely rides through the City. Since San Francisco has enforced lockdowns due to COVID-19, traffic has decreased and downtown areas feel like ghost towns. However, I read
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Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Emile A. Davis This week’s question comes from William B. in Berkeley who asks: On the news I heard about a truck that collided with a group of cyclists. It was horrendous. Some cyclists were terribly injured and one even died. I realize, as a cyclist, how vulnerable we
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Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Cristina Garcia This week’s question comes from Heather M. in Pacific Heights who asks: “I was riding my bicycle down Oak Street, approaching Franklin Street when I realized my backpack was not closed properly, so I pulled over onto the sidewalk to adjust my backpack. As I jumped back
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Written by: Christopher Dolan and Taylor French Drivers and bicyclists must coexist in an environment that, at times, can feel too crowded for both. California has enacted several laws throughout the years in an effort to ensure the safety of those sharing the roads, but none is more important than the Three Feet for Safety
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This week’s question comes from Nancy L. in Pacific Heights, who asks: Q: “I was riding my bicycle down Market Street near 5th Street when the Uber driver in front of me came to an abrupt stop. I started to slow down and veered to the left side to ride past him, when suddenly the passenger
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Jane in San Rafael asks: “I am an avid bicyclist and supporter of the Marin and San Francisco Bike Coalitions. It is frightening to ride on city streets. Last week there was a DUI-related fatality in Marin and another bike death in Windsor. What does the law do to punish people that kill bicyclists? Maybe
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