Road Rights

As 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…

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 it is…

“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-visibility clothing. Or was well-lit. Or was riding…

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 yourself…

One of the most egregious violations of our right to the road is the “buzz,” when a motorist passes a cyclist perilously close—so close that buzzes frequently become rear-end collisions….

In most cities, cyclists have nowhere to lock their bikes legally. Here’s how to change that. By Bob Mionske Whether your bike takes you to work or just on the…

Your guide to playing nice with pedestrians. By Bob Mionske Sharing the road with cars is fairly straightforward: Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. But when you’re…

New York City traffic, circa 1890. (Associated Press) It’s a great time to be a bike advocate—so go ahead and party like it’s 1899. By Bob Mionske Fifty years ago,…

When dangerous driving threatens the lives of children, what should the authorities do? Too often, they appear to believe the proper response is cracking down on parents, rather than the…

Etiquette tip No. 1: Give traffic room to pass. (Michael Robertson) Some tips on keeping the long arm of the law away from your ride. By Bob Mionske Cyclists like…