Sharing The Road (www.SharingTheRoad.org)

“Sharing The Road” is being created to be our way to help promote road safety between motorists and
runners and bicyclists.

One of our activities will be to start distributing ‘Sharing The Road” bumper stickers in our packaging as
well via our websites.  

Another plan is to distribute these via the sporting and consumer events we will be attending.

We will be announcing our activities very soon…

Pedestrians
Pedestrians are the highway users most at risk in traffic. 

Children are often the least predictable pedestrians as well as the hardest to see.

Always be aware and take extra care around schools, bus stops, playgrounds, parks and residential streets.

When backing up, take additional steps to insure the way is clear.  Look through the rear window, not just your mirrors.

A great safety tip is to always honk your horn before backing.

Pedestrians have rules too.

They are supposed to walk on the side of the road facing traffic which puts them on your right. And the pedestrian crossing at intersections always have the right of way. They have to obey traffic signals too.

Bicyclists

Bicyclists must obey the rules of the road, and the rules of the road apply to bicyclists.

This means that you must yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist just as you would another vehicle, and all traffic laws apply to the bicyclist.

Bicycle rules of sharing the road.

Bicyclists must: Signal turns, lane changes and stops using hand signals.

Never carry and infant under a year old.

Children passengers under the age of four must ride in a bicycle safety seat and wear approved helmets.

Bicyclists must use a bicycle lane if available.

If no bicycle lane, they must ride near the right curb, or edge of the road, to avoid undue interference with other traffic (this rule does not apply when the cyclist is preparing for a left turn, or is avoiding hazards).

They must come to a full stop before entering a roadway from a driveway, alley or over a curb.

They can not ride more than two abreast in a single lane, or carry a passenger unless the bicycle is equipped with a passenger seat.

They must keep at least one hand on the handlebar at all times

Riding on sidewalks may be prohibited in some areas.

Bicycles accidents resulting in death or serious injury must be reported..

Many states have rules and regulations about bicycle safety equipment requirements before a bicycle can be driven on public highways, such as horns, bells lights and tail lights.