Year: 2022

Brooklyn is no longer a bike-friendly city. According to the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), there were 2,122 injuries to bicyclists and nine bicyclists fatalities in Brooklyn in 2020. These numbers are the highest of the five New York boroughs, making Brooklyn the most dangerous borough for bicyclists. …

Following a series of construction-related deaths, The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) commenced a citywide zero-tolerance construction safety campaign on June 1, 2021. The DOB conducted thousands of inspections throughout the city, hoping to stop the increasing construction worker fatality rates. …

A motorcycle provides a cost-effective, fuel-efficient, and enjoyable mode of transportation. While motorcyclists across the United States greatly enjoy riding, there are also significant dangers associated with riding, particularly around other motor vehicles. Motorcyclists have far less protection than drivers and are substantially more likely to suffer life-threatening harm in an accident. …

Cycling not only provides an eco-friendly and cost-efficient way of traveling, but also offers many health benefits. Regular biking reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease by strengthening your lungs, heart, and circulation. Various studies demonstrate how bike riding improves strength, balance, and heart health, among many other health advantages.…

Bike lanes are portions of the road exclusively dedicated to cyclists for their safety. While these sections are supposed to protect riders from the dangers of the road, unmaintained and poorly maintained bike lanes can be incredibly dangerous, and can cause severe cyclist accidents.…