Tag: bikewise

May 11, 2012

Help improve BikeWise by taking UW research survey

BikeWise is an awesome tool with tons of room to grow. It already provides a space for people who have crashed or had a bike stolen a place to publicly report the incidents. The crash data in particular provides advocates and the city with valuable data on trouble spots. There’s typically no police report if…
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tagged: bikewise, cascade bicycle club, phil mitchell
September 15, 2011

SunBreak: City was warned about Fairview staircase hazard in 2008

Did the city know that the staircase on Fairview Ave N was a hazard years before Brian Fairbrother died after crashing his bike there? At first, the city said they had not previously received any complaints about the stairs. Indeed, a quick glance at BikeWise.org, a website where people can self-report crashes, does not list…
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tagged: bikewise, brian fairbrother, hazards, sdot
April 14, 2011

One in five sewer grates on Seattle bike routes are hazards

Experienced riders in Seattle are so used to avoiding dangerous sewer grates that it’s second nature at this point. If you have ever thought those grates with gaps long and wide enough to grab a bike wheel seem to be everywhere, a recent report by Seattle Public Utilities says you’re right. The good news is…
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tagged: bikewise, seattle public utilities, sewer grates
January 6, 2011

Recent crashes (and other area BikeWise reports)

The following incidents were reported to BikeWise.org. December 21 – Solo crash Ann crashed on MLK near Massachusetts due to a crack in the pavement. Sounds like this has happened before. Anyone else have problems with this crack? Moving downhill at ~20mph on MLK southbound approaching Massachusetts intersection. I shifted left from the bike lane…
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tagged: bikewise, wrecks
December 14, 2010

BikeWise: Truck runs biker off road at 1st and Spokane

The driver of a truck with a “God Bless John Wayne” bumper sticker allegedly ran someone riding a bike off the road, according to a report on BikeWise. The self-reported incident occurred in October while heading south on Spokane Street. Again, the person reporting the incident was not happy with SPD’s response. From BikeWise: Riding…
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tagged: bikewise, sodo, wrecks
December 7, 2010

Recent bike wrecks: Cab hits biker, 911 says to just get information

This October 9 collision was self-reported by Erik Busse to BikeWise: Riding on 5th in Belltown heading South. Approached Blanchard with Green light. Taxi pulled up to intersection, stopped, and then pulled out in front of me. Too late to stop. Hit side of of taxi above left wheel. Went flying. Landed on back. Head…
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tagged: bikewise, seattle likes bikes, wrecks