Sentences with phrase «bicyclists also»

While bicyclists also own automobiles, some do not, choosing to instead use their bicycles as their means of transportation.

This means that while other vehicles have a duty to yield the right of way to bicycles just as they would for other vehicles, bicyclists also have a duty to follow the rules of the road such as stopping for a red light or stop sign.

Pedestrians and bicyclists also commonly sustain broken bones and fractures in car accidents.

But bicyclists also have a duty to obey the state and local rules of the road, so if the cyclist was negligent and caused the accident, that changes things.

Not exact matches

They also offer CycleCab, a service specifically for bicyclists caught in unexpectedly poor cycling conditions.

The areas surrounding Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area also offer abundant unpaved trails that are popular with single - track bicyclists, and the nearby mountains present endless opportunities for great trail experiences and challenges.

It also would provide safer access for pedestrians and bicyclists to Centennial Park, Village Hall, the library and the Metra station, officials said.

The draft update also looks 10 years ahead, expressing desires to «continue to plan for, construct and cooperate with all agencies to create safe trail opportunities in the community for all modes of travel, including pedestrians, joggers, bicyclists, inline skaters, strollers and wheelchairs.»

The project also would feature Americans With Disabilities Act - related improvements including an elevator at Lakeview Center, as well as safety improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists by way of sidewalks and bike lanes, officials said.

Denis M. Duffy was a partner and owner of The Duffy Co., a Palatine - based firm that sells products for the metal - processing industry — but he also was an avid bicyclist who loved to help other cyclists.

Also at 9 a.m., NYC Councilman Carlos Menchaca and officials from the NYC DOT announce a new pilot program that will allow bicyclists to follow pedestrian head start signals, southeast corner of Smith Street and Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn.

Also Wednesday, the council greenlighted legislation requiring used car dealers to disclose details about a vehicle's recall history, regulating commercial bicyclists, studying the feasibility of allowing pedestrians to cross in any direction while vehicle traffic is stopped, and extending a prior legal limit on the conversion of hotels into non-hotel use — a bill backed by the city's hotel worker labor union.

This draft will present an analysis of potential impacts of replacing the bridge with a new 8 - lane crossing that will also have separate lanes for bus rapid transit, lanes for pedestrians and bicyclists as well as the capacity to add commuter rail.

The greenway also will link to an anticipated bike lane for Arthur Kill Road, and provide a link between the North and South shores of the borough for pedestrians, runners and bicyclists, Parks said.

Rath asks for an updated timeline for the remaining project, and asks for a public discussion and prioritization in 2018 for the densely populated section of Goodrich Rd.. He also requested widening the shoulders for bicyclists and pedestrians

He also requested widening the shoulders for bicyclists and pedestrians attempting to get to the bike path for recreation before someone gets injured.

Cars can move more quickly without buses crowding the lanes; pedestrians and bicyclists can also breathe a bit easier.

This Ripper is a threat not just to sex performers and prostitutes, but also to women who simply sleep around (our scowling detective scolds a husband for allowing his wife the sexual freedom that allegedly made her a target) and one ill - fated bicyclist whose attention - grabbing transgression seems to have been the wearing of a pair of tiny shorts.

Larger facilities, the time of the day, and uneven walkways or roadway surfaces also play an important role in pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and fatalities.

Hot on the heels of Volvo's reveal of a collision warning system for drivers and bicyclists — one that can predict and warn of potential crashes before they happen — Jaguar Land Rover is also...

These frontal collision prevention systems will also generally try to stop the car when stationary objects, pedestrians, and in some cases bicyclists, are in imminent danger of being struck.

Furthermore, it's easier to see bunches of bicyclists than individual bicyclists, and there's also a greater chance that the drivers are also bicyclists some of the time.

The Boise Bicycle Project employs a total of 15 bicyclists, including not only bicycle mechanics and technicians, but also a Youth Educator, a Director of Creativity, and a Volunteer Coordinator.

Participants can also receive a free Capital Bikeshare helmet, guided instructions on how to use the system and cycling classes run by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association.

He said the start of Citi Bike might have also had an effect on tickets because, while experienced bicyclists use the blue cruisers, many novices who don't know traffic laws also ride them.

So, the space needed to accommodate bicyclists is obviously much smaller, and the repairs needed from deterioration are also smaller.

Note: Article updated on August 10th at 8:41 AM to redirect helmet debate to 2010 article and to illustrate places in the Netherlands where bicyclists are also required to navigate streetcar tracks.

Some examples of sticky streets, according to Toderian, are located in Vancouver, B.C. where enlightened traffic planners have learned to design not just for the things that can be counted - how many pedestrians, bicyclists, cars, what kind of flow rates - but also for the less countable stuff - cool shops, outdoor seating, bike corrals, ped walkways.

Paul is also a bicyclist who actually enjoys working out at the gym.

Sometimes, bicyclists, roller skaters, scooter riders, and others are also considered pedestrians, though they are not included in the NHTSA data as pedestrians.

The previous mayor, Richard M. Daley, was also an advocate for bicyclists in the area.

As they also have a limited ability to stop or maneuver quickly, trucks pose numerous dangers to other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians on the roadways.

In the case of comparative negligence, if a person riding their bike in a bike lane at night was struck by a speeding car, but the bicyclist was also riding without a headlight or reflectors, a jury may find the motorist 75 percent at - fault and the cyclist 25 percent at - fault.

Bike accident lawyers also note that bicyclists must yield for pedestrians at crosswalks too.

«Advocates of Indiana bicyclists and runners also providing a continuously updated blog, Indiana bicycle news and updates, and Indiana bicycle law updates and interpretations.»

Both are allowed to use the full motor vehicle lane, but bicyclists can also ride two abreast or individually on the right - hand shoulder of the road.

Further, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists in the area may also be injured by the actions of a drunk or impaired driver.

In addition to other drivers simply not paying enough attention to bicyclists, bicycle accidents can also be caused by drunk drivers, reckless drivers, distracted drivers, etc..

Given that (the bicyclist) had no headlamp or reflectors on his bicycle, (he) was also negligent in wearing dark clothing insread of bright and reflective clothing... (he) had no opportunity to avoid the collision.

This includes not just passengers that are sightseeing or on their way to work, it can also include pedestrians on the road, passengers in other cars on the road and bicyclists.

As a pedestrian or bicyclist, uninsured motorist coverage may also be available if anyone in your household carries this type of coverage.

Many El Monte accidents also affect pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

Failure to yield typically stems from a driver's pure ignorance as to the traffic laws concerning to bicyclists, but can also occur when a driver is in a hurry, distracted, or driving aggressively.

Combine traffic congestion with the fact that the Coast Highway and areas surrounding Salinas also have a bustling flow of bicyclists and motorcycle traffic, foggy and wet driving conditions, and steep winding roads and you end up with a high potential for car accidents, trucking accidents, and motorcycle accidents rises.

In extreme cases, bicyclists may also lose their limbs as a result of multiple fractures.

However, bicyclists were also the fastest - growing group dying on our roadways.

Bicyclists may also leave the bike lane when they are making a left turn, passing another bicyclist, avoiding a pedestrian or car in the bike lane and approaching a location where a right turn is allowed.

Defective bicycle equipment can also result in the serious injury or death of a bicyclist.

These laws are intended to protect both bicyclists and pedestrians, also known as «vulnerable user» laws.

Drivers have a duty of care while operating their vehicles that extends not only to other cars on the road, but also to other users of the road: motorcyclists, pedestrians, bicyclists, people in wheelchairs, and so on.