Florida is the deadliest state in the nation for bicyclists, and Miami is the fourth-worst city in this dangerous state. Cyclist say riding to work or school, can be akin to taking your life in your hands. Cyclists must be seen by motorists. Even then, riding a bike remains a dangerous way to travel. Several […]
With the lack of public transportation in South Florida, an increasing number of people rely on bicycles as a means of transportation. To that end, South Florida has promoted bike sharing programs through the tri-county area. However, as we have written on multiple occasions, the tri-county area lacks bike lanes, sidewalks, wide roads, and driver […]
Cycling is one of the best modes of transportation. This is especially true for those living in a city with limited parking and costly gas, tolls and insurance. Cycling also has great health benefits, such as decreased stress levels and reducing weight. You can get a great workout in if you bike to and from […]
How can driving to work be this dangerous? Naphtali Hertz Wacks, 57, a Miami Beach defense lawyer was driving his Honda Civic to work Tuesday morning when he was struck and critically injured by a hit and run motorist. “The force of the crash was so significant” that the Civic was “propelled 368 feet” into the wall, according […]
If you’re ever hit by a car while cycling, you should count yourself fortunate if you walk away uninjured. But what if your bike sustains damage in a crash? For many Miami-area commuters, bikes provide an essential, cheap, environmentally friendly source of transportation, exercise and enjoyment. Modern bikes can be pricey, with some carbon-fiber models […]
We are sorry to report that yet another cyclists was injured while riding his bicycle in Key Biscayne. The only saving grace is that the injuries while serious, were not fatal. As reported by Channel 10 news, Anthony Napoliello, was riding his bicycle in Key Biscayne when a driver made a left turn and struck him. Napoliello […]
The rise in Hit and Run accidents speaks volumes about where we stand as a community, and for lack of a better word, it is simply “sad”. What used to be a rarity (leaving the scene of an accident) is now commonplace. How did we get here? and better yet, how do we fix this problem? In […]
A new year, but the same old story . A cyclist was killed in a hit and run accident early this morning. The cyclist, Christopher Mohr was struck as he rode his bike along State Road 84 just east of the intersection at Indian Trace in Weston. Mohr, who was riding in the bike lane, was taken to Broward […]
Miami does not hold a boast-worthy record when it comes to cyclist safety. But as new poles are added to the I-95 express lanes, the city has a unique opportunity to make life easier — and safer — for citizens who travel by bike. After a public outcry over thousands of accidents involving the express […]
A bicyclist was struck by a car and severely injured while riding his bicycle on the Lehman Causeway in Aventura. This is an all too familiar story, that I have written about more times then I care remember. As per channel 7 news, the driver of a newer model, four-door BMW sedan lost control due to […]
Uber and Lyft may be a convenient ways to get around, but for cyclists, the ridesharing services can mean danger. On social media, numerous cyclists have relayed tales of close encounters with ridesharing vehicles, including inattentive drivers who nearly run into them — or do run into them — along with drivers who stop to […]
