{"id":2110,"date":"2019-05-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/2019\/05\/13\/may-is-national-bike-month\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T15:30:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:30:43","slug":"may-is-national-bike-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/blog\/may-is-national-bike-month\/","title":{"rendered":"May is National Bike Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The month of May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the <a href=\"https:\/\/bikeleague.org\/events\/bike-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">League of American Bicyclists.<\/a> National Bike Month first started in 1956, and has been celebrated by communities nationwide for decades. It\u2019s also our chance to showcase the health and environmental benefits of bicycling, and to put special emphasis on bicycle safety. Many of our own Jones &amp; Swanson employees enjoy biking, so this is a topic that hits close to home.<\/p>\n<p>According to the League of American Bicyclists, 40% of all cycling trips taken in the United States are under two miles. So, if you are fortunate enough to live near work, bicycling as an alternative mode of transportation is a healthy, fun, environmentally-friendly, and affordable way to get there.<\/p>\n<p>In the 2017 report, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/bikeleague.org\/sites\/default\/files\/Where_We_Ride_2017_KM_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Where We Ride Analysis of bicycle commuting in American cities<\/a>,\u201d it highlights how between 2000 and 2017, bicycle commuting grew by 47% nationwide \u2013 that\u2019s great news considering both the environmental and health benefits involved!<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"center\">Bicycle Safety Remains a Concern<\/h2>\n<p>According to the latest data available, in 2017, 783 people were killed in bicycle accidents, reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Since bicycling has grown in popularity for commuting, health, and fun, it\u2019s important that bicyclists and drivers alike pay particular attention to bicycle safety. To prevent bicycle accidents, follow these safety tips:<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>For Bicyclists<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always wear a properly-fitted helmet.<\/li>\n<li>Ride a bike that fits your body. If it\u2019s too big or too small, it\u2019s hard to control.<\/li>\n<li>Ride a bike that is in good mechanical condition. Don\u2019t ride a bike with bad brakes.<\/li>\n<li>If you have loose items, carry them in a backpack or strap them to the back of the bike. Do not carry them in your hands.<\/li>\n<li>Plan your route before starting your trip. Choose routes that have lower speeds and less traffic.<\/li>\n<li>Wear bright clothing and reflective gear at all times of the day.<\/li>\n<li>When riding at night, used a white front light and a red rear light and make sure your bike has reflectors.<\/li>\n<li>Tie your shoe laces and tuck them into your pant legs so they don\u2019t catch on the bike chain while you\u2019re riding.<\/li>\n<li>Never ride a bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the traffic laws.<\/li>\n<li>Ride defensively and watch for drivers who may not see you.<\/li>\n<li>Do not text or listen to music while you are riding, as these actions are distracting and can create safety hazards.<\/li>\n<li>Drive in the same direction of traffic, not against it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>For Drivers<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remember, bicycle riders have the same rights as drivers, so be cautious around bike riders and give them plenty of space.<\/li>\n<li>If you approach a bicyclist, yield so they stay safe.<\/li>\n<li>On the road and in parking lots, always be on the lookout for bicyclists.<\/li>\n<li>When turning right on red, look behind you on the right for oncoming bicyclists.<\/li>\n<li>Give bicyclists plenty of room. When passing, don\u2019t do so too closely.<\/li>\n<li>When you park on the street, look to the left behind you before opening your car door so you don\u2019t hit a cyclist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about bike safety, click here. To file a bicycle accident claim in Marietta or surrounding areas, <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">contact Jones &amp; Swanson<\/a> to request a case evaluation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Marietta bicycle accident attorneys at Jones &amp; Swanson celebrate National Bike Month by offering bicycle safety tips. 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