When you get on a bicycle to go for a ride, you expect to get some exercise, get to a particular destination, or perhaps simply enjoy some fresh air and the outdoors. You don’t expect an accident whose next destination is the emergency room. The next thing you know, you…
Too many bicycle accidents happen in this city. Riding a bicycle is a convenient method of transportation—cheap, fast, and carbon-neutral. Unfortunately, bicyclists are exposed to all sorts of dangers. Every week we read stories of cyclists injured or even killed in bicycle accidents. It’s enough to make even a committed…
Electric scooters promise to revolutionize commuting in smaller cities like Austin. For a very affordable fee, you can get an electric scooter that travels up to 15 miles per hour, allowing you to get around town or to your nearest bus stop quickly and painlessly. Dockless scooter companies like Bird…
Renting a scooter or bicycle is a great way to get around Austin. Companies like Bird and LimeBike have sprung up to meet a need, and all you need is an app or a credit card before you are on your way. However, renters must be careful. You do not…
No one is happy to be pulled over by a cop. Nevertheless, there are just some things you should never do—such as give a lame excuse for your actions. Read on for more information about what never to say after being pulled over. “Do You Know Who I Am?” So…
With children back at school, parents can finally breathe a sigh of relief. But one thing you can’t relax on is childhood safety. Children can be injured at school in many ways, but in this post we want to focus on how to safely transport your children to school. Bus…
Scooters and bicycles allow people to easily travel around Austin, but what happens if your mode of transportation malfunctions? This is a question more people are asking after a woman was injured on a Bird Scooter in Santa Monica, California. If you are renting a bicycle or scooter, you should…
A recent report has identified the most dangerous road in Austin for bicyclists: Guadalupe from Cesar Chavez to North Lamar Boulevard. As reported by KVUE ABC, the report looked at the most dangerous areas for bicyclists in cities of over 500,000 people. The five-mile stretch on Guadalupe is certainly busy,…
Are you a novice rider looking to get a little exercise and start commuting to work via bicycle? Perhaps you’re an experienced biker looking to become more familiar with the quickest routes in the Austin area to and from. Either way, you should understand how to ride safely and get…
Many years ago, we imagined the day when cars would drive themselves. That day is now here, but as it goes with all forms of technology, there have been some hiccups along the way, and in some cases, catastrophes. One major hiccup happened on March 25, when a self-driving car…
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