The Bumper Connection with Charles E. Brown
Your green light to talk traffic
The Times' Charles E. Brown shares your traffic-related concerns.
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Bikes and cars: Who gets the right of way?
We asked for your questions, and your response was overwhelming — more than one expert could answer. In addition to Seattle Police spokesman Jeff Kappel, we've asked Chris Cameron, of the Cascade Bicycle Club, and Peter Lagerwey, Seattle Transportation Department's bicycle-program manager, to help us field a few of the hundreds of questions you asked.
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Q&A | Thinking about biking to work?
Looking for advice on the best routes, staying safe on the road, or gear? Need tips that would make the ride to work easier? Read our cycling advice Q&A with the commute directors for the Cascade Bicycle Club and the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, Chris Cameron and Every Day.
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