Bicycle Accidents

The number of cyclists dying on U.S. roadways has reached its highest point in three decades. This is unfortunate and also surprising because many of these deaths occurred during a time when communities were making efforts to make their cities and towns more...

Washington residents like you enjoy being able to bike. Washington has some of the best safety for cyclists. But this does not mean that there is no danger. Any time you share the road with motorized vehicles, you face a risk.  Distracted driving is one of the biggest...

Bicycles are a popular mode of transportation and form of exercise. As the season turns warmer, they can become nearly ubiquitous on the roads. While some streets do have bike paths, others require that bicyclists share the road with motor vehicles. Riding in close...

Spring is a prime time for bicyclists to dust off their machines and hit the streets of Issaquah. Unfortunately, though, the number of cyclist fatalities has been on the rise in recent years. Even people who ride their bicycles responsibly cannot control the actions...

It is difficult to guard against collisions with motor vehicles when riding a bicycle. However, you can protect yourself and your family from traumatic head injuries from an accident by insisting that everyone wears bike helmets every time you ride.  Wearing a helmet...

There are many benefits of riding bicycles and many people in the Issaquah area ride them. Some people ride them every day as their primary mode of transportation. Others ride periodically for exercise or for recreational purposes. Most people do this safely, but...

Riding your bike is great exercise and also helps to reduce pollution. If you commute to work on your bicycle, then you probably know how dangerous the roadways can be for a bicyclist. Drivers do not always watch out, and an accident with a vehicle often results in...

Riding bicycles can be a fun way for your family to spend time together and enjoy the beauty of your neighborhood in Washington. Cycling can also be a valuable form of transportation for your children in getting to and from school and other activities.  Teaching your...

Bicycling is a way of life in Issaquah, and with spring just around the corner, bike traffic is likely to increase. The city has taken steps to help cars and bicycles coexist more easily and avoid accidents by creating special bike lanes and facilities on the streets...