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Source: SF Streetsblog
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off Most Dangerous Time to be on the Road
Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer in California with great weather, end-of-the school year celebrations, picnics and barbecues. It also kicks off the most dangerous time of the year to be on the roads in California.
May-September sees nearly twice as many fatal motorcycle crashes as other months. Better weather means more people on the roads and this has already led to a spike in vehicle-related fatalities this year. Failure to wear seat belts and drinking-while-driving are huge factors in these accidents.
CHP Officers advise awareness of one's surroundings and caution when on the roads. "I don't think the average citizen realizes how many impaired drivers they share the road with" cautioned CHP Officer Sarah Jackson.
California has amazing weather, plenty of attractions and out-door activities and tons of roads to travel and explore. However, it is important to be aware and to be safe when sharing the road.
Source: SJ Mercury News Article
May-September sees nearly twice as many fatal motorcycle crashes as other months. Better weather means more people on the roads and this has already led to a spike in vehicle-related fatalities this year. Failure to wear seat belts and drinking-while-driving are huge factors in these accidents.
CHP Officers advise awareness of one's surroundings and caution when on the roads. "I don't think the average citizen realizes how many impaired drivers they share the road with" cautioned CHP Officer Sarah Jackson.
California has amazing weather, plenty of attractions and out-door activities and tons of roads to travel and explore. However, it is important to be aware and to be safe when sharing the road.
Source: SJ Mercury News Article
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
BART Bike Plan Focuses on Secure Parking
BART is setting a goal in its new bike plan to double the rate of passengers who bike, currently at 4%, within 10 years. Their updated bike plan includes:
- Expansion of secure parking facilities
- Reduction of 'blackout periods'
- Reevaluation of the bike ban on escalators
According to a SF Streetsblog post, the plan is supported by the SF Examiner and the SF Bicycle Coalition. SFBC Executive Director Leah Shahum commented that the organization "commends the BART leadership for stepping up their commitment to encouraging more bicycles on and to the BART stations."
The final plan will be presented to the BART Board on June 14, 2012.
The draft BART bike plan can be accessed in its entirety here.
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