<html><head><style type='text/css'>p { margin: 0; }</style></head><body><div style='font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000'>Hi all,<br>The following appeared in the National Safety Council's monthly Membership News Alert<br><br>url: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=f6b7d758-f263-4743-94c6-1d1ee17ac752&c=9c14eda0-c9f3-11e3-b185-d4ae52712b64&ch=9c9b5bb0-c9f3-11e3-b1a1-d4ae52712b64<br><br>Home and community news<br>Bicyclist fatalities increasing, report says<br><br>Washington – Bicycle-related deaths are on the rise, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.<br><br>Annual bicyclist fatalities increased 16 percent from 2012, while motor vehicle deaths rose just 1 percent during the same period, states the report, released Oct. 27. It examines fatality trends, bicyclists' use of helmets and alcohol, and efforts to limit crashes.<br><br>Adults 20 and older made up 84 percent of bicyclist deaths in 2012 – an increase from 21 percent in 1975.<br><br>Other notable findings include:<br><br> Male bicycle crash fatalities have risen to 88 percent in 2012 from 82 percent in 1975.<br> 69 percent of bicycling deaths occurred in urban areas in 2012, compared with 50 percent in 1975. Bicycle commuters have jumped by 62 percent since 2000, according to a GHSA press release.<br> More than two-thirds of bicyclists killed in 2012 were not wearing helmets.<br> More than 1 out of 4 adult bicyclists killed were impaired by alcohol.<br><br>The report states that driver education materials and courses should cover both motorists and bicyclists. Some states have adopted a Complete Streets approach intended to protect all travelers.<br></div></body></html>