The popularity of e-bikes doesn't seem to be slowing down. But an increase in collisions involving those bikes has prompted the city of Carlsbad to declare an emergency and put more money into traffic safety.
More and more people are turning to bikes as a mode of transportation- especially e-bikes, but this shift has also brought an increase in bicycle-involved collisions.
During that meeting, the council ratified a local emergency regarding bike safety that it had passed the week before in response to the spike in crashes. Council members also approved spending and $2 million from the city's general fund on road safety measures. He said the rest of the funds are already going to more traffic enforcement by Carlsbad's Police Department, especially around schools.
He said the coalition is happy to see investments into safer road infrastructure in Carlsbad, but he hopes the enforcement approach doesn't target cyclists in particular.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ranchers, farmers could be allowed to enter emergency evacuation areas with new county passSupervisors approve program to allow businesses to care for animals, crops during emergencies
Read more »
Election Fraud, YouTube, and Public Perception of the Legitimacy of President Biden | Journal of Online Trust and SafetyYouTube more likely to recommend election-fraud videos to users already skeptical about 2020 election's legitimacy
Read more »
Volunteer fire department in Dauphin County reopens, 4 months after shutdown over safety concernsHighspire's public safety director announced the closure in May, citing leadership and training issues.
Read more »
San Antonio's property maintenance code needs an updateFrom Uel Trejo-Rivera: There is an undeniable truth in San Antonio: low-income neighborhoods are disproportionately affected by code violations.
Read more »
Kaiser nurses picket across state for better health safety, short staffingNurses from Kaiser Permanente facilities throughout the state picketed Thursday to protest the health care giant's alleged refusal to address concerns about health, safety and short staffing.
Read more »