Entries by Mighk Wilson

Pre-dawn crashes

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Pre-dawn recreational cycling is very popular in Florida, to beat the summer heat, and because traffic tends to be very light. But these hours hold a special risk that we need to understand.

Data-driven planning for bicycling

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Real improvement in safety and mobility requires data-driven planning. An optimal bicycle plan takes in all 6 the 6 E’s of planning. They are Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Encouragement, Evaluation and Equality. Evaluation is where the data comes in. I work as a planner at at Metroplan Orlando (Florida, USA). In March of this year I […]

The Special Mode

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Ultimately, whatever type of accommodation is provided along our roads, cyclists will need to understand the true causes of crashes and the best strategies for avoiding them. Neither the causes nor the strategies are common knowledge, and they sometimes run contrary to popular belief. That’s why cyclist education is essential.

Sidewalk Strife

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When students in cycling courses ask me “who is at fault” for a given type of crash, I always respond, “The law doesn’t protect you on the road, only in court.” But too often the law won’t protect you in court, either. Cycling on the road gives you the best advantages for both preventing a crash and protecting yourself should one occur.

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