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20 Jun 2012, 11:09 am by jason
When it comes to cycling, using the proper hand signals is an essential element of making sure you’re riding safely. [read post]
18 Jun 2012, 11:11 am by jason
We’ve written about it before, but with an increasing number of consumers being wooed by new vehicles featuring the latest in-dash technology, there’s a fine line between increasing convenience and adding even more potential distractions. [read post]
13 Jun 2012, 11:30 am by rebecca
On May 29th Nap Cantwell, the 18-year-old son of Elysian Brewing Co. cofounder Dick Cantwell, was commuting to work at the brewery on a bicycle when he ran a red light at the intersection of Pike Street and Boren Avenue and collided with a van. [read post]
11 Jun 2012, 4:59 pm by jason
This past weekend marked the ninth annual World Naked Bike Ride, a clothing optional event designed to protest against oil dependency and promote cycling advocacy. [read post]
8 Jun 2012, 10:12 am by jason
In a case that garnered national attention, a New Jersey judge recently ruled that the sender of a text message cannot be held responsible for accidents caused as a result of the driver reading the message. [read post]
8 Jun 2012, 10:12 am by jason
In a case that garnered national attention, a New Jersey judge recently ruled that the sender of a text message cannot be held responsible for accidents caused as a result of the driver reading the message. [read post]
4 Jun 2012, 10:17 am by jason
The combined shock, fear, anger, and—heaven forbid—physical trauma associated with an auto accident are, by themselves, a lot to come to terms with at one time. [read post]
30 May 2012, 11:03 am by rebecca
Yesterday Moreno Valley, California police passed out flyers promoting pedestrian safety in Riverside County. [read post]
25 May 2012, 1:39 pm by jason
By a margin of 37-0, the California State Senate voted to approve a bill that will allow self-driving vehicles on California streets and highways. [read post]
24 May 2012, 1:00 pm by rebecca
Instead of a traditional senior prank, students at Kenowa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan organized a bike parade as a fun, healthy way to celebrate their last days before graduating. [read post]
22 May 2012, 2:33 pm by jason
There’s no good excuse for not wearing a seatbelt, but in case you needed yet another reason to buckle up, California Highway Patrol has begun taking a “zero tolerance” approach to anyone caught driving without a safety belt. [read post]
21 May 2012, 11:55 am by jason
According to an observational survey recently released by The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), the number of drivers using cell phones while in transit jumped from 7.3 percent in 2011 to 10.8 percent this year. [read post]
18 May 2012, 3:49 pm by jason
The recent and tragic death of a Portland bicyclist is serving as a stark reminder that “right hook” accidents are far too common. [read post]
16 May 2012, 1:48 pm by jason
Despite nearly all teen drivers saying they think it’s dangerous to text and drive, 43 percent continue to do it anyway. [read post]
15 May 2012, 9:59 am by jason
According to new federal statistics, Napa and Sonoma have the highest traffic fatality rates of any Bay Area counties. [read post]
10 May 2012, 10:31 am by jason
A new study using accident data from Insurance Corp. of B.C. and the Vancouver Police Department determined that nearly 75 percent of all pedestrian accidents occur at intersections, with relatively few caused by jaywalkers. [read post]
9 May 2012, 2:10 pm by jason
Not only are we currently in the middle of National Bike Month, but tomorrow marks the 18th annual Bike to Work Day. [read post]
8 May 2012, 1:48 pm by jason
With bright green bike lanes spreading across the Bay Area, the hope is that even the most oblivious drivers should start to take notice. [read post]
7 May 2012, 12:59 pm by jason
GJEL is proud to support this legislation and honored that Bill Dullea was able to play a small role in helping the bill continue on to the Senate, where it will be voted on later this month. [read post]