Bike Advocate Blog — FK Law Illinois

Here's How Illinois Can Do More To Protect Vulnerable Roadway Users

Legislation, Road SafetyBrendan KevenidesNovember 19, 2024Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, LLCvulnerable road usersComment

The Case for Bicycle-Safe Road Infrastructure in the Progressive Agenda

Road Safety, Cycling CultureBrendan KevenidesMay 19, 2023Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, LLCComment

Steel Road Plates Need Not Pose Hazard To Bicyclists

There are standards in place which prescribe the properties of steel road plates and how they are to be installed.

Road SafetyBrendan KevenidesMay 16, 2023Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, LLCComment

Bike Racing Can Help Make You A Better Bike Commuter

While bike racing is not going to be for everyone, one reason to consider entering a race is that can help you become a better bike commuter. Here are some ways that bicycle racing…

Road SafetyBrendan KevenidesApril 18, 2023Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, LLCComment

Go Around! Not so fast...

Parking in bicycle lanes sends a message to drivers that they do not need to respect the safety of cyclists.

Road SafetyBrendan KevenidesApril 11, 2023Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, LLCbike lane, go around, bike chicagoComment

FK Law Submits Amicus Brief to IL Supreme Court On Behalf of Active Transportation Alliance In Alave v. City of Chicago

Brendan KevenidesApril 10, 2023Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, LLC

ChatGPT's Artificial "Intelligence" Offers Tips On Biking In The Rain

Road SafetyBrendan KevenidesApril 5, 2023Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, LLCbiking in the rain, bicycling in the rain, rain bike, rain bicycle Comment

To Honk or Not To Honk at a Bicyclist

Never honk your horn and someone on a bicycle.

Fundamental Change Is Needed To Reduce Driver, Biker Conflict

Road SafetyBrendan KevenidesAugust 16, 2022bike lane, Protected Bike Lane, bike law, InfrastructureComment

Police Officers Debate Whether To Ticket Driver That Struck Woman On Bike

“She is already in the crosswalk and all the way through the intersection. It’s going to be his fault.”

“But she’s on a bike moving fast.”

Brendan KevenidesSeptember 21, 2021Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, LLC

Driver forced to pay settlement after trying to deflect blame onto the setting sun

It is a tired excuse, “the sun was in my eyes.” This is what a driver claimed after striking a woman in Champaign, Illinois on…

Brendan KevenidesSeptember 8, 2021Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, LLC

Change of Lights - A Dangerous Time For The Cyclist

Brendan KevenidesJuly 29, 2021Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, LLC

How To Avoid A Left Cross Collision

Road SafetyBrendan KevenidesJuly 20, 2021Freeman Kevenides Law Firmleft cross, bicycle law, bike crash, personal injuryComment

Mapping A Better Biking Future

Road Safety, Cycling CultureBrendan KevenidesApril 26, 2021Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, LLC#bikemap, #bikeottawa, #mellowchicagobikemapComment

Chicago Cyclist Whose Frightening Crash With CTA Bus Was Captured On Video Receives Settlement

A Chicago cyclist’s frightening collision with a CTA bus was captured on video.

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