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ROAD RIGHTS BY BOB MIONSKE
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Road Rights- Catch a ThiefMonday, November 12, 2012Recovering your own stolen bike is legal—but be careful By Bob Mionske It was a classic sting operation—and when it was posted on YouTube, Jake Gillum’s bike-recovery vi...Road Rights- Jerry Brown Doubles DownTuesday, October 23, 2012By Bob Mionske The last weekend in September was ushered in by warm and sunny autumn weather in California—and across the state, cyclists were out in force. In San Francisco, 5,000 cycli...Road Rights- Power to the PeopleMonday, October 15, 2012What you need to know about e-bikes and the law By Bob Mionske For cyclists who ride for fitness, electric-assist bicycles, or e-bikes, may seem to miss the point. But when it comes ...Road Rights- A Matter of Life and DeathFriday, September 28, 2012By Bob Mionske Cyclists ride for a lot of different reasons. For some, it’s for the love of sport. For others, it’s is an economical way to stretch a tight budget. There’s al...Road Rights- Be a Fearless LeaderThursday, September 13, 2012You may be taking legal responsibility when you organize a group ride. Here’s what you need to know. By Bob Mionske In the eyes of the law, there’s a difference between partici...Road Rights- Just In CaseTuesday, August 21, 2012By Bob Mioske Yes, there is such a thing as cycling insurance. Here’s what you need to know—and why you might need it. For years, I’ve advised bike riders to piece toget...Road Rights- Suing StravaMonday, August 13, 2012The social network Strava has been linked to two cycling-related deaths. But can the online service really be held liable for its members’ behavior? By Bob Mionske On June 14, the S...Road Rights- No More BullyingWednesday, August 08, 2012A new type of anti-harassment law holds aggressive drivers accountable for their behavior By Bob Mionske Although the roads belong to everybody, some motorists don’t see it that way...Road Rights- Bike-on-Bike CollisionsThursday, July 26, 2012By Bob Mionske More bikes on the road means safer roads, as drivers learn to keep their speeds legal and to drive more carefully. But before the roads get safer, there’s a learning curve...Road Rights- The San Francisco Cyclist-Pedestrian Case, Part 2Monday, June 25, 2012By Bob Mionske I’ve received many questions about the legal technicalities relating to the cyclist-pedestrian case described in last week’s Road Rights column. Here are some answer...Road Rights- Getting The Story StraightThursday, June 21, 2012By Bob Mionske Shortly after 8 a.m. on March 29 in San Francisco, Sutchi Hui waited patiently on a Castro District street corner. When the light changed, Hui, 71, stepped into the crosswalk wi...Road Rights- Recruiting SeasonMonday, June 04, 2012By Bob Mionske More people on bikes make the streets safer and help us assert our right to the road. Here’s how to entice others to join the pack. Being an ambassador for cycling go...Road Rights- Know When to Say WhenMonday, May 14, 2012By Bob Mionske If you plan to pedal home after a night out this weekend, you might want to consider the possible ways the police will react if they catch you BUI—bicycling under the infl...Road Rights- Blaming the VictimsMonday, April 30, 2012By Bob Mionske I received an e-mail recently from a Florida cyclist named John, who had been involved in a collision for which he was being blamed. John had been riding in the bike lane when h...Road Rights- Small StepsFriday, April 13, 2012By Bob Mionske Too often the cycling news that captures our attention is about tragedy or injustice—or both. But as we continue to stand up for our right to the road, it’s also imp...Road Rights- Cycling Safety: Changing With the TimesMonday, March 12, 2012By Bob Mionske The differences couldn’t be more striking. In February, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a new five-year transportation bill that comple...Road Rights- The Dutch LawMonday, March 05, 2012By Bob Mionske “Cager.” It’s a derogatory word for “driver” that’s sometimes used by motorcyclists and bicyclists—it refers to the steel cage of ...Road Rights- Adding Insult to InjuryTuesday, February 28, 2012By Bob Mionske “Mrs. Morgan, you should not have been riding your bike on the road,” said the judge. It had been a hard, difficult road for Jan Morgan, but she was finally hav...Road Rights- Patrick Ytsmas Death: Justice Served?Friday, February 10, 2012As the Patrick Ytsma tragedy demonstrates, enforcing existing traffic laws isn’t enough to keep cyclists safe. We also need to change the way we think about driving. By Bob Mionske ...Road Rights- Bicycling Under Attack in CongressWednesday, February 01, 2012By Bob Mionske It was like waiting for the other shoe to drop—and when it did drop, it was even worse than expected. “It” is the new House Transportation bill, and ...Road Rights-The Ignorance is Bliss DefenseWednesday, January 18, 2012By Bob Mionske “I didn’t see the cyclist.” It’s the most common explanation motorists offer after hitting a rider. Even though the cyclist was wearing high-vi...Road Rights-Bike Lights: When Do You Need Them?Monday, January 09, 2012By Bob Mionske As dedicated cyclists have long known, cycling is not just a fair-weather activity. Day or night, rain or shine, cyclists ride. Now that winter has arrived, you may find yoursel... |
AnnouncementsComing Soon... NewsAre Portland cyclists showing signs of an unfortunate new trend?June 13, 2013The Oregonian: Are Portland bicyclists showing signs of an unfortunate new trend? Dana Tims, The Oregonian By ... VIDEO: Cyclist claims TV personality tried to run him off roadJune 7, 2013WGME Portland, ME: Bicyclist claims TV personality tried to run his bicycle off the road PORTLAND (WGME) -- A ... Most Ontarians want more bicycle lanes, survey showsMay 27, 2013The Toronto Star: Most Ontarians want more bicycle lanes, survey shows Nearly three-quarters think cycling inf... Italians ditching cars for bicyclesMay 27, 2013iol Motoring: Italians ditching cars for bicycles May 27 2013 at 10:31am By Amelie Herenstein Bicycles ar... |
