by terrymcafee | Aug 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
The PROBLEM Nevada’s legislature passed two bicycle-friendly laws in the last session that become effective on October 1, 2011. The problem is that very few motorists know about them: AB328 – increases penalties for a motorist who causes a pedestrian or bicyclist...
by terrymcafee | Aug 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Every once in a blue moon, a person gets some useful insight into how they are perceived in this world. Years ago in college, I was a volunteer for the Off Campus Student Association. Their Executive Director gave me this insight. He said, “Terry, I call on you at the...
by terrymcafee | Jul 29, 2011 | bikes, commuting, Safety
About 50% of all bicycle crashes involve falls, often caused by road surface hazards, like potholes, loose gravel, cattle guards, storm grates, etc. Another 33% involve animals, other bikes or something besides a motor vehicle. Only 17% of bicycle crashes involve...
by terrymcafee | Jul 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
One of my favorite sayings is, “Never attribute to malice what can be explained by stupidity or ignorance.” This moral came to mind recently on a bicycle ride with some friends. My wife and I were riding in the neighborhood with a new rider, one with a family where...
by terrymcafee | Jul 14, 2011 | Bike Facilities, commuting, law enforcement, Uncategorized
Light rail is coming to Reno! Well, almost light rail. This is light rail on rubber wheels and paved roads. Kind of “light-rail-lite”. The Washoe Country RTC is introducing an express bus service between the downtown 4th Street station and Meadowood Mall, named “RTC...
