Bicycle Safety

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Washington Bicycle Accident Hotspots 2013-2017 [Interactive Map]

Posted in Bicycle Safety on January 18, 2019

Washington has a reputation for embracing bicycles – a national study has even ranked Washington as the most bicycle-friendly state in the United States for eight years in a row. Although fatalities and serious injury collisions among bicyclists have decreased in recent years, the fact remains that bicycle collisions still occur throughout the state on

Tips for Avoiding Car Accidents in Smoky Conditions

Posted in Bicycle Safety,Car Accidents,Pedestrian Safety on August 20, 2018

The Seattle area is inundated with smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia, Oregon, California, and around the state of Washington.  According to Washington State Department of Ecology, the smoke in Seattle and King County is causing unhealthy air quality.  Smoky air conditions not only cause unsafe breathing conditions, but can also cause unsafe driving

Dangers of Dockless Bike Sharing in Seattle

Posted in Bicycle Safety,Pedestrian Safety on June 7, 2018

Bicycling is a common way to commute in Seattle, Washington. With thousands of bikers hitting the sidewalks, bike lanes, and roads every year, accommodating bicyclists is a top traffic priority. One trend that has swiftly boomed in popularity in Seattle is private, free-floating bike sharing. In fact, Seattle was the first major city to employ