No matter how your child gets to school, steps can be taken to help them get there safely. Here are some tips to help keep your children safe while they walk, ride a bike, or take the bus to and from school. Pedestrians Many children walk to school. If your child is walking, talk to […]
Tips for Preventing Bicycle vs. Car Accidents
May 15, 2022 By
Did you know the month of May is National Bike Month in America? It’s an important time to talk about the benefits and joys of riding bikes – whether for exercise, commuting, or simply for fun. There’s no doubt that bicycling is a wonderful activity for people of all ages. It’s also important to discuss the various […]
E-Scooter Safety Tips
September 10, 2019 By
E-scooters are the newest trend in micro-mobility, but they are not without risks. Following these safety tips can help ensure that you arrive safely to your destination. Simple things like inspecting the e-scootter before hopping on or practicing riding in a safe area. Find out how to ride safely and avoid accidents in this video. […]
Rental E-Scooters: A Solution to “the Last Mile” Problem or a Public Safety Nightmare?
January 11, 2019 By
Many emergency room doctors will remember 2018 as the year of the electric scooter. It started in March, when several tech companies began flooding cities across the U.S. with the cheap, convenient transportation solution. Thousands hit the streets and sidewalks, almost entirely unregulated in most cities. Rental e-scooters were an instant hit, appealing to a […]
Kids and Bikes: Dangerous Combination?
January 7, 2019 By
According to an article from the online journal, Accident Analysis & Prevention, from 2006 to 2015, approximately 2.2 million children from age five to 17 were treated in emergency departments for bicycle-related injuries, which is an average of about 600 injuries per day in the United States. While we all want our kids to have […]
E-Scooter Companies in Hot Water—Again
October 29, 2018 By
Electronic scooter companies are under fire again because people are getting hurt as the craze that took off in the summer of 2018 gains momentum across the country. More and more people are trying this fast, fun mode of transportation around big cities, but the speedy route to work is taking a toll, and getting […]
Colorado Bicycle Laws Designed to Keep You Safe
July 6, 2018 By
Cycling is an increasingly popular activity across the U.S. The number of people traveling to work by bike increased 60 percent in the decade after 2000. Colorado, with plains, mountains and bicycle-friendly cities, has always been a great place to ride. While it’s a healthy, earth-friendly mode of transport, it does carry risks of an […]
If Your Child Has Been Hit While Riding a Bike…
May 11, 2018 By
The world is a chaotic place, and sometimes worst-case scenarios become a reality in an instant. Your child might, for instance, be struck by a vehicle while riding a bike. This incident – a parent’s worst nightmare – requires a certain amount of gravitas and composure. For this reason, it’s a good idea to be […]
Seven Safe Steps for Bicycling this Summer
June 30, 2017 By
Ready to ride? Here are seven steps to make your bicycle trip this summer safe. Step One: Make Sure it Fits Wearing a shoe that isn’t the right size is uncomfortable, and bikes work in a similar way. If you are buying or renting a new bike, make sure that the bike is not […]
