Sentences with phrase «more bicyclists»

We've all heard it — «this city» or «that city» has more bicyclists because it has warmer weather.

Heated paths would induce more bicyclists to ride, the DCU hypothesizes, reduce accidents due to snowy roads, and keep more cars from the roads.

New York's transportation department estimated that just on Thursday, there were 17,000 more bicyclists crossing the Brooklyn Bridge and the three other biggest bridges in Manhattan, Queensboro, and Williamsburg.

Not exact matches

It's more difficult to see signs, pedestrians, bicyclists, and sudden moves of other motorists after dusk.

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.

As the only interborough bridge designed exclusively for pedestrians and bicyclists, the restoration of the High Bridge provides communities of both Manhattan and the Bronx with access to more than 125 acres of green space with baseball fields, basketball courts, bike trails, a skatepark, playgrounds and lawns.

«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.

One of his chief goals is to make the city more friendly to pedestrians and bicyclists.

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

Learn more and share information about how passenger vehicle drivers, CMV drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians share a responsibility for making our roads a safer place for everyone.

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.

Since 1975, deaths among bicyclists 20 and older in motor vehicle traffic crashes have more than tripled.

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

In 2012, alcohol involvement by either the driver or non-motorist was reported in more than 37 percent of the traffic crashes that killed a bicyclist and 48 percent of the traffic crashes that killed a pedestrian.

Over six rounds of TIGER grants, $ 153 million have been awarded specifically for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, in addition to many more roadway and transit projects that included pedestrian and bicyclist amenities as one element.

The U.S. Department of Transportation provided a $ 5.6 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant to help the city provide more transportation options and reconstruct the street networks to better serve a broad range of users, including drivers, public transportation, pedestrians, bicyclists, seniors, children and people with disabilities.

Once completed, the new project will improve a deteriorating network of state and local roads, enhance access to public transit, and create more mobility for bicyclists and pedestrians.

«The improvements to local roads, safer intersections and more mobility for bicyclists and pedestrians made possible by this grant will revitalize the area.»

Utility vehicles can be pleasant to drive, but they're a pain to park, and even more difficult to maneuver around potholes, pedestrians and bicyclists.

Standard features include 10 airbags, vehicle stability and traction control systems, a vehicle proximity notification audible alert for bicyclists or pedestrians, and more.

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.

Our facility has the resources to expose dogs to stimuli that prepare them for any situation that life may bring including dogs, strangers, bicyclists, joggers, heavy machinery, vehicle traffic, various noises, and more.

Hikers, equestrians, mountain bicyclists and runners are all drawn here for more than 40 miles of trails.

As part of this process, we are meeting with various groups and neighbors who know and love Crissy Field, including bicyclists, walkers, sailboarders, youth and families, and more.

Hikers, equestrians, mountain bicyclists, and runners are all drawn here for more than 64 km of trails.

In 2008, Byrne — an avid bicyclist for more than 30 years — partnered with The Pace Gallery and New York City's Department of Transportation to permanently install a series of bike racks of his own design around Manhattan and Brooklyn.

An avid bicyclist herself, Sadik - Khan has overseen the creation of more than 250 miles of on - street bike lanes to aid in the DOT's goal of increasing safety and transportation options for all New Yorkers.

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An avid bicyclist, Jordan has worked in the biking industry off and on for more than 15 years.

To help bicyclists feel safer, building many more protected bike lanes is a start, as well as addressing the aforementioned social safety factors to bicycling.

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.

Benefits include a reduced risk of «dooring,» preventing double - parking, reducing risks from motorists entering / existing parking spaces, and more comfortable for bicyclists of all levels and ages.

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That's why the League launched Women Bike — the first national advocacy initiative to encourage, engage and elevate more women bicyclists in the United States.

For one, it actually creates a separated bike lane on the roadway, which is much more preferred than a bike lane that is simply painted on the side of the road and almost looks like a road shoulder rather than a dedicated path for bicyclists.

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

The bicyclist believes he was able to avoid much more serious injuries when at the final moment before impact he lifted his left leg above his bicycle so the cab directly struck the bike and not his person.

But perhaps more significant, failing to properly control your car can lead to a passenger, a pedestrian, or a bicyclist becoming injured and can cause the responsible driver to be legally liable for the damages that result, including medical bills and lost wages faced by a victim.

More and more people are turning to bicycles as their primary form of transportation; however, the roads aren't necessarily safe for bicycliMore and more people are turning to bicycles as their primary form of transportation; however, the roads aren't necessarily safe for bicyclimore people are turning to bicycles as their primary form of transportation; however, the roads aren't necessarily safe for bicyclists.

The sheer mass and size of a car when compared to the small size and weight of a bicycle means that in a collision, the bicycle almost always sustains more damage, and the bicyclist greater injuries, than the driver of a car.

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.

Most notably, Mayor Rahm Emanuel has advocated for more designated bicycle lanes or specified areas for bicyclists to ride separate from motorized vehicles.

Pedestrians and bicyclists need to be much more attentive to their surroundings in order to keep safe.

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Although crashes involving pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists are less common than car accidents in Chicago (accounting for 1.7 percent, 1.3 percent and 1.5 percent of the total crashes in Illinois, respectively), these accidents are more likely to cause serious injury or death.

To help accommodate bicyclists even more, the Chicago Department of Transportation recently announced the arrival of new bike racks.

As per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 500,000 bicyclists are treated for injuries every year in the United States.

Given Torrance's inviting recreational atmosphere, it may not be surprising that more than 15 % of these injuries and deaths were sustained by motorcyclists, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

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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.