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Bike Friendly Community Corner - The Birds/October 2021
BIKE FRIENDLY COMMUNTY CORNER OCTOBER 2021 THE BIRDS Just as predictable as the Puffins returning to their nests, The Birds, Snowbirds, that is, are...
October 5, 2021
Bicycle Friendly Advisory Council (BFAC)
Do You Know the 3 Feet Passing Law?
In April, Governor De Santis signed into law the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Bill which went into effect on July 1, 2021. Here is a...
August 2, 2021
Bicycle Friendly Advisory Council (BFAC)
Can the Driver Who Never Actually Hit Me Still Be at Fault?
Jim Dodson, a personal injury attorney, bicyclist , and advocate for safe cycling shares his insights on this topic: “I commonly receive calls where a...
May 2, 2021
Bicycle Friendly Advisory Council (BFAC)
Safe Lane Positioning
Frequently we observe vehicles passing a cyclist riding to the far right of the lane road. There is double danger in this situation because: (1)...
March 3, 2021
Bicycle Friendly Advisory Council (BFAC)
Communicating Your Intentions
Communicating your intentions clearly and to the correct people is important, whether you are making a lane change while riding a bicycle or designating someone...
February 5, 2021
Bicycle Friendly Advisory Council (BFAC)
Hit and Run Legal Consequences
One of the many advantages of living in The Villages is the presumption of safety when residents are out walking or cycling. But in recent...
January 5, 2021
Bicycle Friendly Advisory Council (BFAC)
Bicycle Cameras Are Recording and Lighting the Way
The past two months have been heart wrenching for the estimated 1,400 club cyclists, who ride nearly every day, and 50,000 casual cyclists in The...
December 3, 2020
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HELMETS – The Salvation of Bicyclists
We see many cyclists riding a variety of bikes in The Villages especially in this COVID-19 “season.” One of the more disturbing sights is that...
November 3, 2020