Whether you’re new to the area or have lived in Hamilton for a while and are just now considering riding a bike, you may wonder how safe bicycling is in the city. Hamilton is known for its numerous bicycle trails and impressive infrastructure designed to make bicycling on roadways safer. The city’s infrastructure and its
Many Tennessee residents prefer to travel by bicycle. Bicycles offer several advantages over traveling by motor vehicle. Still, there are safety considerations that you will want to keep in mind if you plan on traveling by bicycle in any Tennessee city, including Brentwood. Brentwood is home to trails and other facilities that encourage travel by
Anytime Estimate recently released a study that ranked 50 major U.S. cities based on how bike-friendly they were. Based on certain factors — such as the number of biking trails available in a city — Houston ranked 29 out of 50 cities, putting it in front of other Texas towns like Dallas and San Antonio.
Across Kentucky, 330 bicyclists were involved in collisions with motor vehicles during 2021. These bicycle accidents resulted in a total of nine bicyclists losing their lives and another 243 being injured. Large urban populations such as Louisville present an increased risk of injury to bicyclists due to the greater amounts of vehicular traffic in close
Are you planning to cycle in the Lawrenceville area? This primer will cover the Gwinnett County bicycle infrastructure and important crash statistics to keep in mind. Despite its bicycle-friendly design, serious bike accidents still happen throughout the area. Understanding how and where they occur can help you stay safe, whether you're on the greenway, one
When you think of some of the best places to ride your bicycle, the hot sands of the Nevada desert are not likely to top your list. In fact, People for Bikes ranked Las Vegas as the seventh-best city in Nevada for bicycling and the 1,051st-best city for biking out of 1,733 total cities. These
The City of Nashville does not have a great reputation as a bicyclist-friendly metropolis. It recently ranked as the fourth-worst out of 50 major cities for bike-ability, according to The Tennessean. The average bike-ability rating was over 50, whereas Nashville earned a score of just 30. This reflects a city in which bicyclists face several
Oklahoma City has a mixed record for bike-friendliness. On one hand, the city has extensive infrastructure, including multi-use trails and on-street bike lanes, that provide some security for cyclists as they ride for recreation or transportation. On the other hand, though, Oklahoma City has relatively high rates of both bicycle accident injuries and fatalities. In
Orlando is an ideal city for many bicycle enthusiasts. It is recognized as a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. If you’re an avid cyclist in the area or are planning to visit, it’s important to understand the infrastructure available, as well as the safety outlook. This can help you avoid
The League of American Bicyclists has recognized Colorado for its bicycle-friendliness. Lakewood was one of 23 cities in the state to earn an award from the organization for its efforts to expand bicycle access and infrastructure. Bicycle accidents still happen in the city despite the city’s relative safety. Lakewood drivers collide with dozens of bicyclists
