If you ride a bicycle on San Antonio roads or elsewhere in Bexar County, you are risking your life in a bicycle accident, according to recent reports. Most striking is a report from Texas Public Radio (TPR) headlined “San Antonio Roads Aren’t Safe for Cyclists.” It says 29 people were … Continue reading
Officials say a spike in fatal car accidents in San Antonio over the last three years is due to driver negligence as well as population growth. The numbers published by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) are striking: 159 fatal motor vehicle accidents and 164 deaths in Bexar County in … Continue reading
In San Antonio, pedestrians, and motorcyclists, and horseback riders are considered vulnerable road users. So those who aren’t vulnerable road users are motor vehicle operators. Roads can be scary for vulnerable road users, but ordinances lay out the rules. Because safety is a priority, extra precautions are made. Ordinances consist … Continue reading
