Sentences with phrase «many of the bicyclists»

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.

One of our bicyclists, Bob Voris, is riding 20 feet in front of us, bent low, grasping his racing handlebars like a World War II tail gunner.

During Bicycle Sundays, a portion of the Bronx River Parkway is closed to cars for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, scooters and strollers.

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.

Six statesâ $» California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Michigan, and Texasâ $» represented 54 percent of all bicyclist fatalities, and the vast majority were urban accidents.

In 2012, at least two thirds of bicyclists who died were not wearing helmets.Â

In 2012, nearly three - quarters of all pedestrian fatalities, (73 percent) and more than two - thirds of all bicyclist fatalities (69 percent) occurred in urban areas.

In 2012, nearly three - quarters of all pedestrian fatalities (73 %) and more than two - thirds of all bicyclist fatalities (69 %) occurred in urban areas.

NHTSA conducted the National Survey of Bicyclist and Pedestrian Attitudes and Behaviors in 2002 and again in 2012 to understand attitudes and self - reported behavior of bicyclists and pedestrians.

Nearly one - fourth (24 %) of bicyclists and one - third (34 %) of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes were alcohol - impaired, meaning they had blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) of.08 grams per deciliter (g / dL) or higher.

In March 2010, DOT formulated key recommendations for state DOTs and communities to integrate the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians in federally - funded road projects.

It's full of hills, narrow streets, lots of bicyclists and sometimes brutal rush - hour traffic, which can be exacerbated by the frequent rain.

It didn't feel lithe and nimble, especially not picking through the pelotons of bicyclists climbing the narrow Catalan hill roads early on a Sunday morning.

They are great chasers of bicyclists, cats, joggers, and even cars.

April just pointed out that harassment of bicyclists by car drivers is now a special misdemeanor offense in Missouri — it's got its own specific law prohibiting it, rather than it just being included under existing

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.

I'd estimate that Autopilot classified ~ 30 % of other cars, and 1 % of bicyclists.

Last winter, in her first official decree and bundled against the cold in a full - length down coat, Hodges addressed a group of bicyclists sipping steaming coffee beside the recently plowed Midtown Greenway bike path.

Benefits include that motorists are kept from easily entering and it is more attractive to a wider range of bicyclists at all levels and ages than less separated facilities.

The bike tour wove through four boroughs visiting the 13 white - painted «Ghost Bikes» installed at the scene of the bicyclist fatalities.

You can take a look at road rage from the perspective of the bicyclists for yourself at VELOBerlin.

The number of bicyclists in New York City has doubled in the last 20 years, and there are a lot more cars around too.

Bicyclists between the ages of 15 - 19 had the highest number of bicycle crashes out of all the age groups, and bicyclists age 50 - 59 had the highest number of fatalities from bicycle crashes with one - third of bicyclists killed in a crash in 2016.

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726 of those bicyclists were injured fatally.

These laws, which exist in several other states, place responsibility for the safety of bicyclist, pedestrians, and motorcyclists, on motor vehicle drivers.

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.

However, most bicycle accidents are caused by some form of negligence, either on behalf of the bicyclist or another driver.

We can even come to the aid of bicyclists and pedestrians who have been hurt due to someone else's negligence.

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She brings up the recent study that was conducted by the Transportation Commissioner's office that concluded that more than 20 percent of the rush hour traffic on Milwaukee Avenue is made up of bicyclists anyway.

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The conservative care initially used on the fractured leg of the bicyclist did not properly heal the bones.

Our Boise attorneys are avid bicyclists and are passionate about protecting the rights of bicyclists who are injured by careless drivers who do not share the road with bicyclists or refuse to respect the rights of bicyclists.

Motor vehicle drivers should always strive to stay aware of bicyclists and pedestrians.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reports that 80 percent of all bicyclist - motorist accidents occur under one of the following six conditions:

GJEL has helped hundreds of bicyclists get the compensation they deserve after a bicycle accident, whether you were hit by a car or injured due to gross negligence.

Obtained a good result on behalf of the bicyclist who fractured her wrist.

Further, about 21 % of bicycle - related deaths were due to intoxication of the bicyclist.

The safety of bicyclists remains a concern, however.

Motorists who encroach on the space of the bicyclist can cause the following to occur:

Under the laws of most states, the contributory negligence of a bicyclist may prevent recovery for damages sustained in an accident between the bicyclist and a motor - vehicle driver if the bicyclist's own negligence is found to have accounted for a certain percentage of fault (usually, more than 50 %).

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

There are too many instances in which the reckless or irresponsible behavior of motorists claims the life of a bicyclist.

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.

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.

In the spring of 2000, special license plates were created and available for Florida vehicles in an effort to make drivers more aware of bicyclists.

Sideswipe accidents in congested traffic areas claim the lives of bicyclists every year because these collisions are typically very challenging to avoid.

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