For all victories, there must come some defeats. Very disappointing result yesterday in Asheville in a car/bicycle crash trial. Jurors told us they sympathized with the driver, who pulled out of a parking lot right in front of the cyclist, because “it’s so hard to see cyclists.” In the end they found the driver [...]

Many of you may already know that 76,000 Americans have been hit by cars while walking or biking in their communities in the last 15 years.  That’s because most of America’s roads are designed for cars – and for cars only. That doesn’t make any sense in a country where one in three people doesn’t [...]

Ann Groninger – The North Carolina Alternative Transportation Alliance (NCATA) and Charlotte Area Bicycle Alliance (CABA) both support the Uniform Apportionment of Tort Responsibility Act (UATRA).  As promised, here is a brief description of the bill and an explanation of what a change in the law can mean to cyclists: UATRA information.  Anyone interested in joining us in [...]

Ann has finally settled into a new office at 225 E. Worthington.  Great office and it’s a few blocks further than the old one so it makes sense to ride instead of walk.  Much more fun getting here on the bike!