Sentences with phrase «bicyclists on»

State and federal laws govern the «rules of the road,» and these rules apply to safe practices that ensure the safety of bicyclists on the road as well.

With a growing urban lifestyle, Seattle has an ever - increasing number of bicyclists on the roads.

Because bicycling is increasingly becoming a means of commuting for many workers and with the proliferation of bike lanes on city streets, motorists have to exercise more caution when driving and to expect as well as respect bicyclists on the roads.

Regardless if you are following the traffic laws and riding responsibly, motorists often do not see bicyclists on the road and enter intersections without yielding or turn into their path.

Our law office hopes that motorists have become aware of the responsibility that they have to pay attention to bicyclists on the road.

Whether biking to work, for exercise, or for pleasure, the number of bicyclists on the street continue to rise and with it, bicycle - related incidents with vehicles, pedestrians, and even other bikers.

The Chicago Department of Transportation and the Chicago Transit Authority partnered to create this training video for bus operators and bicyclists on how to safely share the road.

Those who drive should be aware that there are a lot of pedestrians and bicyclists on the highway after dark, and they can be very difficult to see at night.

Despite the approaching turn and the limited visibility, the tractor - trailer attempted to pass the bicyclist on the curve.

For example, although both motorists and bicyclists must obey posted speed limit signs, it is a good idea to lower your speed when approaching a bicyclist on the road.

Not exact matches

In a USA TODAY test drive, the Fusion smoothly navigated many of the bustling urban streets of Pittsburgh, breezing over the Three Sisters bridges above the Allegheny River and safely avoiding bicyclists and walkers on vibrant Penn Avenue.

At the rear of the bicyclists» scrum, a naked fifty - something man — standing on his bike's pedals to make sure everyone could get a good view — slowly passed.

The bicyclist would then ride pell - mell on a dirt path across a meadow toward a divinity school, located in the northern suburbs of Chicago.

The road is popular among bicyclists, runners and walkers, and you can often see rowing teams on the river.

Riding a lady's bicycle with a hamper on the handlebars, 66 - year - old Gustav Hakansson, five times a grandfather, still beat the best young bicyclists in Sweden over 1,000 miles

And so he ran the flat San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail on a warm morning, passing Silicon Valley joggers and bicyclists in anonymity.

For five hours on May 28, the road is closed to automotive traffic, freeing it up for all those intrepid bicyclists to take a car horn - free journey.

Ms. Pagano was injured on June 18, 2013 as she was walking along the path at Lake Arlington and was struck by a bicyclist.

Chicago taxpayers are likely on the hook to pay a $ 1.5 million settlement to a bicyclist who suffered brain damage and other injuries that left him with quadriplegia when he crashed into a barricade guarding a sunken catch basin in a late - night accident in the Wicker Park neighborhood.

She died after being hit by a bicyclist in June while out on her daily walk on the path.

In June 2013, Barbara Pagano, 74, was hit by a young bicyclist while out on her daily walk on the path.

And although some have said bicyclists should be banned on the 2.4 - mile path, park board President Maryfran Leno said that isn't feasible.

The young bicyclist who crashed into his wife was there on a group ride with more than two dozen others, something he said is inherently dangerous at an already crowded destination that is used year - round.

Nick Pagano's wife of 55 years died this month after being hit by a bicyclist while out on her daily walk on the Lake Arlington path in Arlington Heights.

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.

The two - day course is designed to give bicyclists the confidence to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail and is being co-sponsored by the Poughkeepsie - Dutchess County Transportation Council (PDCTC) and New York Bicycling Coalition (NYBC).

10 a.m., The Committee on Transportation will meet to discuss a bill that would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a study on the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists along bus routes.

Put this in the category called «It's About Time»: The NYPD announced Wednesday that it will crack down on bicyclists who fail to obey the rules of the road.

«With summer quickly approaching, we will see more teen drivers on the road, along with more pedestrians, bicyclists, and children playing — now is the time to disconnect and drive and pledge to keep our roads safe all year long.

BROOKLYN — The day after a car crash left a bicyclist dead at one of the borough's busiest intersections, the borough president called on the city to make the area safer.

Police say they're cracking down on demon bicyclists, papering lawless delivery men and two - wheeled street hogs with tickets like expensive confetti.

On good days the voice of marathoner Paula Radcliffe or bicyclist Lance Armstrong might tell you that you've just finished your longest run or your fastest mile — effortlessly feeding our natural psychological desire for positive feedback.

A few sobering stats: The number of bicyclists killed in motor vehicle accidents increased by 16 % between 2010 and 2012, per the most recent Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) report on bicyclist fatalities.

This inspiring sports drama is the true story of Scottish bicyclist Graeme Obree, who broke the world one - hour cycling record in 1993 on a bicycle he designed and built from scrap metal and washing machine parts.

Late in the film, Cedar briefly zooms in on a bicyclist stopped at a light, doing that weight - shifting jiggle that's necessary to keep the bike from tipping over, and you realize that's Norman's life — back and forth, back and forth, trying desperately not to fall.

Groups as diverse as ACT UP (gay rights), Critical Mass (environmental bicyclists), even the archconservative Catholic League are getting on the civil disobedience bandwagon.

NHTSA maintains a bicycle safety program focus is on research, education, and enforcement of motorists», bicyclists», and pedestrians» behavior to enhance roadway safety and reduce injuries and fatalities.

FRA has worked to identify safety risks and to improve the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists at grade crossings, gathering information on signals, signs, and other devices used to prevent non-motorized fatalities.

Recognizing that an increase in walking and biking will mean increased exposure to vehicles and other risks, the U.S. Department of Transportation is focused on ensuring safe accommodations for pedestrians and bicyclists through a series of focused efforts.

A «high - speed» track simulates a four - lane highway, with mobility circles on each end, and the other track represents an urban area, with stop signs, stoplights, simulated pedestrians and bicyclists, and simulated city building facades.

Pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities have increased in recent years, and in 2016 5,987 pedestrians and 840 bicyclists died on our roadways.

Under Section 1442 of the FAST Act and congressional guidance on Nonmotorized User Safety accompanying the proposed FY 2017 Appropriations bill, DOT released a Safety for All Users report that identifies eight multimodal policy and program areas that can be implemented to help improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other users.

Oftentimes it seems there is a war going on between drivers and bicyclists, but professional drivers such as Westphal have discovered the deep kinship between the two sports.

The Buick Enclave still has the fat windshield pillars common to most Buicks, but the positioning of the side mirrors on the front doors, plus a small, extra triangle window in each door, go a long way toward helping with the old model's blind spots, which could hide a pedestrian or bicyclist.

Cities should publicize traffic safety laws and behaviors; educate their communities about the consequences of violating laws aimed at reducing pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and fatalities; and conduct enforcement where they will be most effective based on local crash data.

Train and brief law enforcement on program goals, objectives, and procedures to carry - out pedestrian and bicyclist enforcement efforts

Vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, still account for almost half of Europe's road fatalities and bicyclists» deaths are on the rise in many countries.

Euro NCAP has broadened their tests on autonomous emergency braking (AEB) technology to include bicyclist crash scenarios.

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...

Pedestrian detection, bicyclist detection, steering assist on the highway, lane keeping assist and many more proven safety systems will now be found on America's most mainstream vehicle.