Overcoming Fear to Promote Safer Cycling

Seattle can be a dangerous place to ride your bike. On some roads, cars just get too close. And if you’re new to cycling here, how do you know which routes are safest? We talk with University of Washington PhD student Joe Breda, who's developed a handlebar sensor that's helping to map the region’s riskiest bike routes.

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