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Truck side skirts: reliable way to prevent cyclist fatalities?
No, not reliable, though some are better than others. Some are also supposed to confer an aerodynamic advantage. Some have a smooth surface which can deflect a cyclist. That is still no guarantee that the cyclist will escape serious injury … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycling, Bike lanes, Crashes
Tagged bicycle, Boston, Boston Bikes, collision, collision avoidance, Oregon, Portland, safety, side guard, side skirt, traffic, Treehugger, truck, underrun, vehicle
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