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local3 days ago•20 min saved

Bike Advocates Rally for Safer Chicago Streets After Riley O’Neil’s Death

Hundreds of cyclists gathered in Bridgeport to honor Riley O’Neil, a Chicago transportation planner killed while biking on South Halsted Street. The vigil included a memorial ride and a die-in protest demanding safer streets and stronger cyclist protections across the South Side, including protected bike lanes and ‘Riley Racks’ bike racks, as advocates press city leaders to rethink street design and curb traffic fatalities.

via Block Club Chicago|

#bike-safety #bridgeport #chicago

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Smart Bike Light: Raspberry Pi AI Detects and Alerts Cyclists to Dangerous Drivers"

Velo AI has developed Copilot, a Raspberry Pi-powered bike light equipped with AI and machine learning to detect cars, alert cyclists about approaching vehicles, issue warnings to drivers, and record incidents. Priced at $400, the device aims to enhance cyclist safety and is being used in a partnership with Pittsburgh to analyze data for potential road safety improvements.

via Ars Technica|

#ai #bike-safety #computer-vision

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

US Cycling Champion Ethan Boyes Killed in San Francisco Car Accident

Ethan Boyes, a USA cycling champion, died after being hit by a car while cycling in San Francisco's Presidio park. Boyes, who won several national cycling titles, was hit while cycling in the bike lane. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was also taken to a hospital. The incident remains under investigation. Boyes' death has shocked the local cycling community, where he was a beloved fixture. The community hopes that his death brings greater awareness to bike safety in the city, which has seen at least one bike fatality every year since 2014.

via New York Post |

#bike-safety #cycling #ethan-boyes