Author: Bike Law
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National Bike Summit 2018
Dockless Bikeshare & Proving Safe Passing Through Technology The star of the 2018 LAB Summit was hands down dockless bikeshare. Prior to even picking up their nametags at the registration booth, summit attendees encountered the wealth of dockless options available to them as a result of DC’s dockless bikeshare trial period, which is nearing the
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Dan Masterson – Winning Twice on a Single Day
On Friday, December 15, 2017, Dan Masterson accomplished something few cyclists have ever achieved. He made two noteworthy and significant contributions to the Michigan Bicycling Community. To understand these contributions, one needs to first understand a little about Dan and the circumstances that placed him in a position to make a positive impact for cyclists
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The Liability for Failing to Maintain a Bike Path
How much protection do Illinois municipalities have from liability for failing to maintain a dangerous bicycle path? In a decision handed down last week, the Illinois Supreme Court held that cities and towns in our state have quite a lot of protection. However, overturning a 1996 decision by the Illinois appellate court, the Supreme Court
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For the Love of the Blinky Light
Daylight Savings Time has ended and we’ve “fallen back,” relegating many of us to commuting home, training, and gathering for our favorite social rides in the dark. There is an added element of fun in getting on the bike when the sun is setting, or pedaling under a night sky. But the additional risks that
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What You Should Know About Electric Bikes and the Law
Answers the most frequently asked questions about electric bikes and the laws surrounding them. This e-bike article is a collaboration with several Bike Law network members, Bryan Waldman, Charlie Thomas, Kurt Holzer, and Lauri Boxer-Macomber. We will continue to update it as new legislation and electric bike product is released. Last updated: September 19, 2017 Across the country these
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New Illinois Passing Law
Illinois has just passed one of the most comprehensive laws in the country specifying when a driver may legally pass a bicyclist in a designated no-passing zone. Governor Bruce Rauner signed the law, formally known as HB 1784, on August 25th. It goes into effect January 1, 2018. The law adds clarity of Section 11-703 of the
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2017 Bike Law Michigan CX Series Preview
A season preview put together by the organizers behind the Bike Law Michigan Cyclocross series and Bike Law attorney, Bryan Waldman. The 2017 Michigan Cyclocross Season is shaping up to be the most exciting season in years. There are at least 14 races (sanctioned and unsanctioned) already on the calendar. Five of the largest USA Cycling-sanctioned cyclocross races
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9 Michigan Cyclocross Racers You Should Heckle This Season
Of all cycling disciplines, cyclocross seems to be the most spectator friendly. The open courses that racers circle numerous times promotes an up close and personal relationship between spectators and fans. This relationship includes the constant ringing of cow bells, beer tents, horns, hand-ups, megaphones, and yes, heckling. When I first started racing cross, the
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New Illinois E-Bike Law Clarifies Specific Use, but Hurdles Remain
The new Illinois e-bike law regarding electric assist bicycles was clarified earlier this month when Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill outlining their use on roads and paths. The new law, however, leaves the door open for municipalities throughout the state to restrict their use in some places where traditional bicycles are allowed. The
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Joe Piscitello Joins Bicycle Attorney Network to Represent Bike Law PA
Bike Law, a network of independent bicycle lawyers across North America, is proud to announce that Joe Piscitello of Piscitello Law has joined the network to represent Bike Law Pennsylvania. Joe joins 18 fellow bicycle crash attorneys in the United States and Canada that are focused on representing bicyclists and protecting their rights. Joe founded Piscitello Law thirty years
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Danny Feldman to Represent Bike Law Alabama
We are thrilled to announce that Danny Feldman is back in the ranks of Bike Law to represent Bike Law Alabama. Our work of protecting the rights of bicyclists is critical in Alabama, one of the last states with contributory negligence. Meet Danny Feldman of Bike Law Alabama Danny Feldman has been riding his bike since 1987,
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Bike Advocacy: Equity and a Paradigm Shift
A guest article from Amy Johnson Ely, Executive Director of Palmetto Cycling Coalition, SC’s state bike and walking advocacy organization. The landscape of bike and street politics has changed. The entire movement is redefining itself, and it is going to be beautiful. The identity of “bicyclists” has evolved. Our leadership can and should represent more – more
