Several years ago, Baltimore City tried having a
bike-sharing program, but it quickly fizzled out and disappeared. Now, there are plans
in the work to bring back a bike-share program to the city. Other major cities nearby, including
Washington, D.C. have bike-share programs that have grown significantly in
popularity. For example, in June of this
year, close to 315,000 trips were taken on the bike-share bicycles in DC, which
is more than double the number in June 2011.
These
bike-sharing systems are seen as a fun and healthy way to get around in a city,
as well as an easy way to explore new areas.
A person can pick up a bike in one area and can return it in another
area. Assuming the program does start
again in Baltimore, initially there would be at least 250 bikes and 25 stations
throughout the city.
If
this program takes off, it would mean more bicyclists on Baltimore’s
roads. Cities are always dangerous
driving environments for drivers, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and
bicyclists. With more bicyclists on city
streets, the risk of accidents increases significantly. Drivers often cannot see a bicyclist that is
riding next to them, and since bicyclists have no way to protect themselves from
a car hitting them, serious injury results.
While a bike-share program would greatly benefit the city and its
residents, the number of car, truck, and bus accidents involving a bicyclist
will likely increase. Anyone who rides a
bike must wear a helmet, and other protective gear, such as arm pads and knee
pads, should be worn as well.
If you or someone you
love has been injured or killed in a Maryland bicycle accident that is caused
by the negligence or fault of another driver, please contact us to schedule an
appointment at one of our office locations in Baltimore
and throughout Maryland for a free case evaluation. Call our office today at (301) 854-9000 or
visit us online to learn more about Maryland motorcycle accidents: http://www.portnerandshure.com/Auto-Accidents/Motorcycle-Accidents.shtml
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