Recently, CBS DC reported that Trail Rangers from the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) are monitoring the Metropolitan Branch Trail and other trails in the D.C. metro-area for safety. According to the news source, the Trail Rangers program began operating in 2013, through a grant from the DDOT’s Urban Forestry Administration. Those involved in the...
Read MoreD.C. Bicycling Safety Tips
Recently, the blog RollCall.com had an interesting story about the challenges bicyclists face in D.C. 
According to the blog, bicycle accidents near Capitol Hill and across the District are becoming a significant problem. Bicycling interest in D.C. has reportedly exploded...
Bicycle Accidents Have Long-Term Affects on Victims
The Baltimore Sun recently had a great report about the long-term effects many bicycle accident victims face as they recover from injuries. The story focused on John Hill, who suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a car as he was riding his bicycle along Route 155, near Havre de Grace, more than three...
Read MoreMay 15 is DC’s Bike to Work Day
You will see a lot more bicyclists than usual this Friday on your commute to and from work, as it is Bike to Work Day, sponsored by Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. 
More than 10,000 cyclists are expected to participate...
Trek Bikes Recalled Following Injury Incidents
Trek, an extremely popular manufacturer, has recalled nearly 1 million bicycles in North America. 
According to NBC News, the recall stems from injury reports including one allegation that a rider became paralyzed following a bicycle accident. The news outlet said that the recall covers 900,000 bicycles...
Did the D.C. Council Approve Contributory Negligence Measures?
Updating a blog post we brought you previously, legislation that would have made it easier for bicyclists and pedestrians to pursue damages following an accident in Washington D.C. has been delayed.
According to the Washington Post, the legislation would change contributory negligence standards...
How Can I Avoid a Bicycle Accident?
Unfortunately, there are times when cyclists do everything they can to prevent an accident from occurring, but a negligent driver still strikes him or her. 
Bicycle accidents can have devastating consequences, including death and catastrophic injuries, like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones and...
How Does Contributory Negligence Affect Bicycle and Pedestrian Accident Victims?
As we have reported in our newsletters, Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland all have contributory negligence laws that make it difficult for accident victims to recover damages. These laws prevent injured persons from holding another person liable if the injured person slightly contributed to an accident. For example, persons involved in a Read More
Are Bike Sharing Programs Leading to More Head Injuries?
Did you know that more than two-thirds of cyclists killed in bicycle accidents in the U.S. over the last year were not wearing helmets at the time of their crash? This alarming statistic comes on the heels of a study conducted by Washington State University that found that...
Read MoreAre Bicycle Accidents Increasing in the U.S.?
Unfortunately, the number of fatal bicycle accidents in the U.S. appears to be on the rise, according to a study conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association.
The Washington Post, using data provided by the association,...