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Category Archives: Bicycle Advocacy

07
Nov

Deputy Chief Harold Medlock to speak at CABA meeting – November 8, 6:30 pm at Kickstand on Central Avenue

Comments: 0 | Category: North Carolina Bike Law

CMPD Deputy Chief Harold Medlock has agreed to speak at CABA’s monthly meeting this Tuesday. CMPD leadership has expressed concern about the safety of cyclists on the road and we (Ann Groninger, BikeLaw, and Jeff Viscount, www.weeklyrides.com) have started discussions with Deputy Chief Medlock and others with CMPD about how we in the cycling community [...]

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02
Nov

Florida = Even Worse Than South Carolina

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We often report about the grim news from the Carolinas. But Florida is worse for cyclists in every way. A sad race to the bottom. News Report of Buzzing Driver Killing Bicyclist in Florida.

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17
Oct

S.C. DRIVER CONVICTED OF FELONY FOR KILLING CYCLIST

Comments: 13 | Category: South Carolina Bike Law, Uncategorized

BREAKING NEWS: Monday, October 17, 2011, Aiken, South Carolina The driver who killed cyclist Dr. Matthew Burke pled guilty to felony manslaughter just after 3 p.m. and was sent to jail by an Aiken Circuit Court Judge. On October 1, 2010, on a straight road in broad daylight in Beech Island, South Carolina, driver Daniel [...]

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14
Oct

Charleston Bike Advocacy Ride on the Greenway

Comments: 0 | Category: South Carolina Bike Law

If you are in Charleston this weekend, come to the Tour de Tomato on Sunday am. Especially if you are looking for a great ride with kids. Details: Tour de Tomato – 9AM this Sunday 10/16 Sponsored by EarthFare Bring out the whole family for this great fun ride/walk! Perfect fall weather is in the [...]

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13
Oct

Bike Law featured in Charleston Magazine

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Charleston Mag published a great piece (written by the amazing Sandy Lang) about the state of bike advocacy in Charleston, featuring some comments from South Carolina Bike Lawyer Peter Wilborn: “Charleston-based attorney Peter Wilborn is frustrated. The founder of Bikelaw says he’s one of the few attorneys in the country to focus full-time on cases [...]

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02
Sep

Peter featured in American Bicyclist Article

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American Bicyclist article July-Aug 2011

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22
Jul

Peter Wilborn, Bike Law in Charleston City Paper

Comments: 0 | Category: South Carolina Bike Law

Our own Peter Wilborn has been in the Charleston City Paper twice in the past week. More bicyclist will make the roads safer How do we get more people to ride their bicycles? By offering more places to safely ride. Over the last 10 years, the greater Charleston area has begun to invest in the [...]

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14
Jul

7 Things You Should Know About a Cycling Lawyer – by Fred Sexton

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by AG: After a coffee one morning and a great talk about cycling advocacy, my friend and fellow cyclist Fred Sexton asked me to post this.  Thanks Fred! As a cyclist, you are part of a greater community of (greater J )people who have a similar set of interests and values. You should know that as a [...]

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19
May

Safe Streets Save Lives Video: Lets Get There Together

Comments: 0 | Category: Bicycle Videos, Safe Streets Save Lives

A Quantum Leap Forward In 2008, the three-year lobbying effort by advocates across South Carolina finally paid off with the passage of reformed bicycle traffic safety laws. According to advocates, this reform launched South Carolina into the modern age of traffic law by allowing bicycles equitable treatment as legitimate users of the road. With the [...]

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19
May

Safe Streets Save Lives Video: How to Drive

Comments: 0 | Category: Bicycle Videos, Safe Streets Save Lives

Handle With Care In most settings, bicyclists travel at a slower speed than cars, so motorists will often need to pass a bicycle user to arrive at their destination efficiently and safely. The one concept that motorists need to remember when passing or overtaking a bicycle is to be cautious and to maintain a safe [...]

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