PINELLAS COUNTY – After two years of work, construction on Gulf Boulevard is finally nearing completion. The improvements include clearly marked bike lanes. The stretch of Gulf Boulevard that runs through Indian Shores has been a general inconvenience. But now all of the road work is finished, many say the end result is a major…
Be Sure Your Child Knows How to Stay Safe This Summer! Always Wear a Helmet – It’s the Law! Make Sure Your Bike is Adjusted Properly ABC Check – Check Air, Brakes, & Chain See and Be Seen Avoid Biking at Night Ride to the Right with Traffic Stay Alert Check for Traffic – particularly…
SCHOOL’S OUT for summer. Here are some reminders for motorists: Slow down and pay attention when traveling in neighborhoods and near parks, schools and playgrounds. Be alert for bicyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians’ they’re harder to see. Watch for kids at play! Children on foot and on bikes are unpredictable and may dart out into traffic….
If you’ve been injured as a bicyclist, we encourage you to call our firm. Our staff will take down some basic information about the accident and injuries for the attorney to review. Of course, there is NO CHARGE or obligation for you to talk to us. You are more than welcome to stop by our…
The FHP said almost 5,000 crashes involving bicycles took place in Florida in the last year, with 121 people killed. Some of these bicycle crashes occurred in Seminole, Bay Pines, Largo, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Countryside, Dunedin , Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Holiday, New Port…
According to the Pinellas Trail Guidebook, the Pinellas Trail began as a vision in 1983. A man whose son was killed while riding his bike, helped form the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organizations Bicycle Advisory Committee, consisting of bicycle enthusiasts. The committee, in conjunction with the Pedestrian Safety Committee, wanted a safe place to enjoy…
According to The American Red Cross of Central Florida: Many bicycle injuries can be prevented by wearing a helmet. Always wear a correctly-fitting helmet when riding. Even children using tricycles or bikes with training wheels should wear helmets. Adults should also wear helmets at all times, including when riding with children. The Bicycle Helmet Safety…
Did you know? By Florida Law, bicycles are vehicles and have the same right of way to the roadway. As of 10-1-2007 it is Florida Law to pass cyclists by a minimum of 3 feet.It is best for both bicycle riders and motorists to ride and drive in a respectful manner. Florida roads are to…