Bicycle Safety tips from Randy Breeden
Randy Breeden, a 17-year bicyclist who racks up about 7,000 miles a year, has had many close calls on the road. He outlines some safety measures motorists should follow when approaching bicyclists.
Randy Breeden, a 17-year bicyclist who racks up about 7,000 miles a year, has had many close calls on the road. He outlines some safety measures motorists should follow when approaching bicyclists.
6 July 2008
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Crossfire (Anonymous) says…
Cyclists have the right to ride the streets of our communities and this right is formally articulated in the Kansas Vehicle Code
Cyclists are both environmental and traffic congestion solutions; and
Cyclists are, first and foremost, people - with all of the rights and privileges that come from being members of this society
1) Cyclists have the right to travel safely and free of fear.
2) Cyclists have the right to equal access to our public streets and to sufficient and significant road space.
3) Cyclists have the right to the full support of educated law enforcement.
4) Cyclists have the right to the full support of our judicial system and the right to expect that those who endanger, injure or kill cyclists be dealt with to the full extent of the law.
5) Cyclists have the right to routine accommodations in all roadway projects and improvements.
6) Cyclists have the right to urban and roadway planning, development and design that enable and support safe cycling.
7) Cyclists have the right to traffic signals, signage and maintenance standards that enable and support safe cycling.
8) Cyclists have the right to full access for themselves and their bicycles on all mass transit with no limitations.
9) Cyclists have the right to end-of-trip amenities that include safe and secure opportunities to park their bicycles.
6 July 2008
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hitme (Anonymous) says…
My daughter and I came close to missing a bicyclist the other day on Mass. St. I swerved….Luckily, she has fast reactions…and was able to get him with the door.