Items Tagged with 'Bicycle safety'

Injuries linked to electric bicycles skyrocketed more than 3,000% over a recent six-year period, while e-scooter injuries soared more than 564%, results of a recent study show.

Washington — The Government Accountability Office has agreed to look into how vehicle design – including that of large commercial trucks – could improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and other road users.

Whether you’ve recently started biking or are a regular rider, you need to keep safety in mind.

Choosing the right bike for a child’s first ride can be instrumental toward building confidence. Here are some guidelines for navigating the selection process for that first bike and beyond.

The number of electric scooter-related injuries has jumped nationwide over a recent five-year period, according to the results of a recent study.

As electric bikes and scooters grow more popular, the National Fire Protection Association is warning that the lithium-ion batteries used to power them can overheat, catch fire and cause explosions.

The popularity of electric-powered scooters, bikes and hoverboards has grown in recent years – and so have the numbers of injuries and deaths linked to their use, according to a Consumer Product Safety Commission report.

Kids who walk, bike or skateboard to school are more likely to continue this healthy habit as they grow up, results of a recent study show.

As you and your child get ready for the new school year, how about taking a few minutes to talk about some safety and health basics?

Guildford, England — Commuters are more likely to bike to work when the average speed of vehicle traffic along their route is below 20 mph, results of a recent study out of England suggest.