Educational Posts

A 2012 study in Denmark concluded that the incidence rate for crashes is 19% lower for cyclists with permanent running lights mounted, indicating that the permanent bicycle running light significantly improves traffic safety for cyclists.

Wichita’s Code of Ordinances § 11.50.010(b) (2024) states that it “shall be unlawful for any person to operate an electric-assisted scooter on the sidewalk.”

Permitting right-turn-on-red led to a 43% to 107% increase in pedestrian crashes and a 72% to 123% rise in cyclist crashes.

NACTO guidance for Topeka Avenue would propose that, west to east, the travelway include an 8 to 12 foot bike lane, a 3 foot buffer, a 7 foot parking lane, then, a low-speed vehicle travel lane of no more than 10 feet.

Wichita code requires that the driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a distance of not less than three feet.

Pedestrian-vehicle crashes at mid-block bus stops are more severe than at intersections due to lack of pedestrian facilities.

Slip lanes are shown to encourage high speeds and the National Association of City Transportation Officials proposes eliminating them from urban streets. In the event that slip lanes are necessary, a stop sign or traffic signal should be used, and could be a welcome addition at the intersection of 37th and Rock.

LPIs are shown by the Federal Highway Administration to reduce pedestrian-vehicle crashes by 13 percent. And an LPI, or even a no right turn sign, would be a welcome addition to the intersection at 29th and Oliver.