City of Peachtree Corners introduces new technology intended to keep bikers safer this summer

The city of Peachtree Corners wants to keep cyclists safe on the roads this summer.

Data from the national highway traffic safety administration shows 79% of cyclist-related crashes happen during the summer months.

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Recently, leaders at Peachtree Corners announced a new bicycle and cycling safety initiative.

It is a new tech application that allows cyclists to communicate with nearby drivers on the road.

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“This technology allows the vehicles to know when a bicycle is approaching, also lets the cyclist know when there’s a car behind them,” Chief Technology Officer Brandon Brianham

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Atlanta is one of the safest big cities in the nation for bikers and cyclists.

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