Last week, a cyclist stood up and described a scene where while she was riding her bicycle, a driver cut a corner too tight and smashed into her. As she described how she suffered severe back and neck injuries, a group of police officers, friends, spectators and local leaders in our D.C. community stood...
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White House Staffer Killed in Bicycle Accident During Charity Ride in Maryland
A bicycling accident in Maryland claimed the life of a victim White House staff member last month. A 34-year-old White House senior technology advisor was participating in a charity ride when he lost control on a curve and crossed into the path of a Honda Pilot, White House officials said "I am heartbroken at the tragic loss,"...
Read MoreMaryland Bicycle Accident Kills Former Navy SEAL
NBC Washington reported recently that a former Navy SEAL, now retired, and Gulf War veteran was killed while he was riding his bike along Massachusetts Avenue in Bethesda on August 28. According to the news outlet, the 64-year-old victim was riding on Massachusetts Avenue near Osceola Road at around 6:15 a.m., when a Chevrolet Malibu...
Read MoreD.C. Students to Receive Bicycle Safety Curriculum
The Bicycle Safety Curriculum WTOP-TV has reported that children in D.C. will be introduced to bike lessons, or a bicycle safety curriculum for the first time this school year. “Every second grader is going to learn how to ride a bike,” said Miriam Kenyon, director of health and physical education for District of Columbia Public Schools, according to...
Read MoreHow are ‘Trail Rangers’ Helping Along D.C. Bike Routes?
Recently, CBS DC reported that Trail Rangers from the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) are monitoring the Metropolitan Branch Trail and other bike routes 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...
Read MoreD.C. Bicycling Safety Tips
Recently, the blog RollCall.com had an interesting story about the bicycling safety 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...
Read MoreBicycle Accidents Have Long-Term Affects on Victims
The Baltimore Sun recently had a great report about the long-term effects many victims of bicycle accidents 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...
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...
Read MoreTrek 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...
Read MoreDid 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...
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