Seattle will soon get the funds to invest in making our streets safer. According to news reports, the city will get $25.6 million from the federal government as part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All program of grants. The grants, which will go to many local...
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Bicycle Accidents
Do bicyclists cause traffic congestion?
Bicyclists are extremely vulnerable when clashes arise with motorists on Seattle city streets. Motor vehicle drivers often get frustrated when they believe bike riders keep them from going faster. However, a recent study disproves the notion that bikes cause traffic...
Bike helmets substantially reduce your risk of a head injury
Yeah, of course they do, you probably said to yourself. Yet are you routinely wearing one? There are good reasons to wear yours on every trip. The first one is that wearing it can reduce your risk of a head injury by as much as 85%. Another good reason to wear your...
Replace your helmet every 5 years even when you’re not in a crash
Even though Seattle repealed its bike helmet requirement, we hope you’ll continue wearing a helmet to protect yourself. With that in mind, did you know that bike helmets don’t last forever? There are good reasons to replace your helmet every five to ten years,...
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents continue to rise in Washington
Almost every Washington resident walks every day. In fact, it is estimated that up to 30% of Washington residents do not drive a car and rely on walking or a bicycle to get to where they need to go. Biking is also for recreation and how many kids get to school or...
7 safety tips for winter bicycle commuters
It’s exhilarating to be a winter bicycle commuter in Washington – at least if you can stay dry. It’s challenging, but you’re free. You feel hardy. You don’t envy those denizens of cars. Yet bicycle commuting is somewhat more dangerous in wintertime, so it’s best to be...
5 safety tips for Seattle bike commuters
Seattle is the third most bike-friendly city in the United States, according to a recent study by the financial consumer website SmartAsset. The Emerald City also ranks fifth in the number of workers who ride their bikes to work. Having fewer cars on the road is good...
Intersections: How safe are they for pedestrians?
More and more people in Seattle choose to commute by bicycle or even by foot. This will only increase as the weather gets warmer. While Seattle is often said to be a bike- and pedestrian-friendly city, these road users are still some of the most vulnerable. And the...
Bicyclist hospitalized after Lynnwood hit-and-run
LYNNWOOD, WA - Officials with the Lynnwood Police Department are investigating a hit-and-run collision that sent a bicyclist to the hospital Tuesday evening. According to KIRO, the accident occurred within the 17000 block of Olympic View Drive at about 6.m. when the...
News: Bicyclist runs red light, sustains serious injuries
BREMERTON, WA - A 56-year-old bicyclist was seriously injured after he ran a red light and collided with a minivan on Thursday afternoon. The accident occurred at the 6th Street and Park Avenue intersection around 12:30 p.m., according to KOMO News. Local authorities...