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crime-and-public-safety1 hour ago•20 min saved

NYC teen killed in Citi Bike crash prompts vigil and safety debate

Fifteen-year-old Daria Serkov died after two teens riding a Citi Bike were struck by a turning 2021 Peterbilt truck on E. 14th St and First Ave in Manhattan’s East Village Friday night; her 16-year-old friend was injured. The victim’s twin sister and family mourned at the crash site and a candlelight vigil, and a GoFundMe has been set up to support the family. Daria, described by friends as 'sassy, spicy,' attended a Manhattan high school and played soccer; city leaders and bicycle advocates called for safer streets and more protected bike lanes as video footage shows the moments before the crash.

via New York Daily News|

#bike-safety #citi-bike #crime-and-public-safety

local1 month ago•6 min saved

Boston Overhauls Streets Cabinet Leadership After Cyclist's Death

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is reshaping the Streets Cabinet after cyclist Louisa Gag's death, replacing interim chief Nick Gove with bike-advocate Chris Osgood and naming Tali Robbins interim chief of staff for the cabinet. Gove returns to deputy chief of streets with expanded oversight as an advisory group reviews cabinet structure. Wu also presses ahead with safety projects and a Blue Hill Avenue bus-lane plan, amid ongoing community feedback and criticism over pace of street safety improvements.

via WBUR|

#bike-safety #boston #leadership-change

technology3 months ago•7 min saved

Canyon Unveils Predictive Safety Tech for Road Bikes at Eurobike

Canyon debuts a road-bike prototype, Canyon Predict, that fuses 360° sensors, radar, cameras and on‑board Edge AI to predict hazards and guide riders—also linking with the Stingr Smart helmet—aiming to move cycling safety from reactive to predictive, with Eurobike showcasing June 24–27.

via Canyon Newsroom|

#bike-safety #canyon-predict #edge-ai

local3 months 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