Created with the best of intentions, ridesharing apps for services such as Uber and Lyft have exploded in popularity over the last several years. Designed to keep unsafe drivers off the road or give options to those without their own vehicles, these services have...
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Can road design elements protect cyclists in the Bronx?
In the busy neighborhoods throughout the Bronx, bicyclists often feel as if they face danger on every road and at every intersection. As traffic increases, the hazards of distracted drivers, impaired drivers and negligent drivers seem to combine to create a deadly...
Summer months are deadly for Brooklyn bicyclists
As the days get longer and the weather continues to heat up, it is common to see more pedestrians and bicyclists making their way through Brooklyn streets and neighborhoods. Even though many consider it a healthy option, choosing this method of travel can result in...
4 factors that challenge Brooklyn cyclists
In Brooklyn and neighborhoods throughout New York, bicyclists run the risk of serious injury every time they embark on a journey. From getting to and from crucial destinations to riding to embrace a healthier option, cyclists could potentially suffer life-changing...
Traumatic brain injuries and serious bicycle collisions
Motor vehicle collisions occur at a frightening rate throughout New York neighborhoods. Whether the collision centers on moving vehicles such as cars and trucks or they involve pedestrians or bicyclists, the consequences are often dire. In any type of collision,...
3 factors that could lead to a Staten Island bicycle collision
Staten Island, while not as congested as downtown Manhattan, is still an urban environment often crowded with motor vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. Unfortunately, numerous factors contribute to a serious collision that can have devastating consequences for...
Teen pedestrian killed at a notorious Kings Highway intersection
A teen driver struck a 17-year-old pedestrian around 7 p.m. February 12 at the intersection of Kings Highway and Avenue K in Brooklyn. The victim suffered severe body trauma and was taken to Kings County Hospital where he later died. During the ongoing investigation,...
Can the Dutch Reach method prevent bicycle accidents in Brooklyn?
With the Spring months right around the corner, numerous neighborhoods will soon see a dramatic uptick in bicycle traffic. Unfortunately, whether this transportation method is a necessary means of travel or a healthy lifestyle choice, bicyclists risk serious injury on...
Tips for safe bicycling in the winter
Even under ideal weather circumstances, cycling through a heavily populated area can be a dangerous proposition. From distracted or impaired drivers to congested road conditions, bicycle riders face serious collisions at nearly every turn. Since they have little to...
3 ways Citi Bike riders can suffer severe injuries
As ride-sharing services become more prevalent in big cities across the nation, bike-sharing companies are not far behind. Numerous organizations have developed networks of public-use bicycles distributed around the city designed for use at low costs. These self-serve...