Can You Beat the Statistics on a Bike?
By Diane Tait Image courtesy flickr Everyone’s looking to go green these days. Whether it’s switching from incandescent lights to compact fluorescents or buying hybrid cars to reduce your carbon footprints, many people are willing to change their habits just to try to help the planet. Some of us who are really interested in minimizing their impact on the environment choose to ride our bikes whenever possible, or even to commute to and from work via bicycle. While this is a noble gesture, it doesn’t come without some related risks. Let’s face it, when was the last time you saw a Schwinn equipped with seat-belts and air bags? Also, while Jacksonville has the perfect weather for nearly year-round bike commuting, it’s streets are anything by bike-friendly. Sure, there are narrow bike lanes on some streets, but that doesn’t mean that most motorists in town are vigilant when it comes to 2-wheeled vehicles, especially those with a top speed o...