by terrymcafee | Sep 16, 2013 | Bike Facilities, commuting, Reno, Safety
Cycling is a popular activity in Nevada, with people cycling to work, to school, for exercise, or just for pleasure. However, it is an undeniable fact that, along with pedestrians, cyclists are one of the most vulnerable groups of road users. In 2011, figures show...
by terrymcafee | Mar 3, 2013 | advocacy, Bicycle Laws, bikes, commuting, law enforcement, Safety, Uncategorized
Three bills important to Nevada bicyclists are before the legislature in this 2013 legislative session. If you’re a bicyclist, a quick note to your Assembly Member or Senator, voicing your support, will make a difference when they are deciding how to vote. The first...
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 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...
by terrymcafee | Jul 8, 2011 | Bike Facilities, commuting, law enforcement, Safety, Uncategorized
Bike lanes are great for bicyclists and that’s were I feel the safest. But it can be frustrating when the bike lane is full of debree, construction signs and parked cars. Not to mention being surprised by a Vespa going twice my speed. This is an amusing video...
by terrymcafee | Jul 2, 2009 | Bicycle Laws, bikes, commuting, law enforcement
AB247 becomes Nevada law on October 1, 2009. Here’s the gist of it: Legislative Counsel’s Digest: Existing [Nevada] law provides that every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway is generally subject to the provisions of chapter 484 of NRS which apply to drivers of...
