{"id":5881,"date":"2024-02-05T19:03:29","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T19:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.followmystep.com\/?p=5881"},"modified":"2024-02-26T19:03:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T19:03:36","slug":"how-bike-lanes-can-improve-bicycle-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.followmystep.com\/en-us\/education\/how-bike-lanes-can-improve-bicycle-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"How Bike Lanes Can Improve Bicycle Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"
Bicycle<\/p><\/div>\n
Cycling has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, providing a healthy, eco-friendly, and often convenient means of transportation. However, sharing the road with motor vehicles presents substantial safety challenges for cyclists. The frequency of bicycle-motor vehicle collisions continues to be a worry, underscoring the importance of finding effective solutions. Bike lanes have emerged as a promising strategy to improve bicycle safety and promote increased cycling participation.<\/p>\n
Risks Faced by Cyclists on the Road<\/h2>\n
Cyclists encounter various hazards while navigating roads alongside motor vehicles. One significant concern is the risk of dooring, where a parked car unexpectedly opens its door, potentially striking a passing cyclist. Right-turn crashes are another prevalent threat, occurring when a turning motorist fails to yield to a cyclist proceeding straight with the right of way. Moreover, cyclists are susceptible to the blind spots of larger vehicles, heightening the risk of collisions when these vehicles turn or change lanes.<\/p>\n