On Wednesday, Circuit Judge Stephanie Rothstein sentenced Illahje Davis to 10 years in prison and six years probation for reckless homicide after she drove a stolen car into Ronald Forbes, 57, as he pedaled to his job as an electrician on Milwaukee’s north side two years ago. While I am glad justice has been served, I [...]
Knock on wood, in the first six months of this year, only one person riding a bicycle has died as a result of a crash with a motor vehicle. Last year that number was four, and another was killed by this time in July. So I am happy to report 2014 is one of the [...]
There seemed to be an unlucky cloud hanging over southeastern Wisconsin all weekend. Three Bike Fed members I know crashed after hitting sticks or stones, and all three broke bones. My Facebook was flooded with post-crash photos, including X-rays of broken collarbones and people in hospital beds, hardly the smiling panda shots I am used [...]
According to a recent study by the National Highway Safety Administration, in 2010, car crashes cost our country $871 billion, or about $900 for every man, woman and child. Of course, none of our children pay taxes or insurance premiums, so the real cost to folks like you and me, is much higher, whether you [...]
The City of Milwaukee declared June 2nd-6th Bike Safety Week and there are a host of great activities listed below to help residents enjoy Milwaukee by bike safely and legally. Bike Safety Week June 2nd through June 6th www.Milwaukee.gov/health MPS Recreation Biking in Traffic Class Monday June 2nd 6:30p to 7:30p Riverside H.S. [...]
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