As a bicyclist and consumer safety advocate in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, I find myself regularly performing research and, in my travels today, I came across an announcement that UVEX, a major producer of bicycle helmets, has recalled several helmet models due to a risk that the chinstrap mechanism will fail. In addition, the helmets involved
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NJ Bike-Walk Coalition Seeks Submissions for Cyclist/Pedestrian Project Proposals
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The 6th annual “NJ Bike & Walk Summit” is now on calendar, and is set to be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Bloustein School of Rutgers University in New Brunswick. In addition to its traditional project presentation formats, the coalition will reportedly now be hosting a series of “7 minute mini presentations”…
New Jersey Legislature Considers 4 Foot “Minimum Safe Distance” Passing Law
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The NJ State Assembly recently passed a law which would requires any motorist seeking to pass a cyclist or pedestrian on the roadway, to move over and provide “a reasonable and safe distance” of at least four feet between the vehicle and the person being passed. The motorist would not be permitted to move back…