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Bike Across the Bay? SANDAG Considers Building Cycling Path on Coronado Bridge

Posted on April 10, 2017 by bonnicilawgroup

As it currently stands, there is only one day per year that cyclists are allowed to bike the Coronado Bay Bridge. There are a couple days where pedestrians are allowed to walk it. But all of that might change soon, thanks to a plan in its very early stages. SANDAG is considering constructing a tunnel on the bridge that would span all the way from San Diego to Coronado, perhaps attached to the side of the bridge or maybe underneath it. This tunnel would allow pedestrians and cyclists to bike across the San Diego bay. At the midpoint of this tunnel, there would be an observation platform, allowing pedestrians and cyclists an unparalleled view of the bay and coast. Cyclists interviewed about the proposal spoke fondly of it, noting that it could alleviate traffic by letting navy base employees cycle to work and Coronado natives cycle to San Diego. Not…
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Cyclist Awarded Nearly $5 Million after Damaged Sidewalk Accident

Posted on April 3, 2017 by bonnicilawgroup

If you’ve ever ridden a bike in your life, chances are you’ve had some close calls due to uneven terrain, whether in the form of an ill-maintained road, a jagged curb or a busted sidewalk. Chances are, you came out of it fine – maybe a little bruised, maybe some scrapes. But sometimes, these accidents are devastating. Enter the story of a San Diego cyclist recently awarded nearly $5 million after an accident involving a damaged sidewalk. We know what you might be thinking – “$5 million? How?” Settlements for bicycle accidents involving damaged sidewalks tend to be much more modest, but the man’s injuries were anything but modest. The Accident While riding his bicycle on a tree-damaged sidewalk in Del Cerro in 2014, the cyclist was launched on his bicycle 28 feet. In the ensuing fall, he tore spinal cord ligaments, lost several teeth and suffered a possible stroke after skidding 10…
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Beginner’s Tips for New Cyclists in San Diego

Posted on March 27, 2017 by bonnicilawgroup

If you are thinking about getting into cycling, whether for exercise, fun or as an alternative method of getting to work, there are some things you should know. If you are under 18, wearing a helmet is mandatory in California. Even if you are over 18, you should still wear a helmet. It is one of the most important pieces of safety gear you’ll own. But it’s not enough to just wear one – you must wear it right. The helmet should be snug and level on your head. The chin strap should be snug under your chin and the front of the helmet should not be more than one inch above your eyebrows. All cyclists must use hand signals to communicate their intent to stop, turn or change lanes. In case you are unfamiliar with these universal signals: Left turn – extend your left arm out sideways with all…
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