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<DIV><SPAN class=437231123-08052008><FONT face=Arial>Hi all,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=437231123-08052008><FONT face=Arial>The last Bicycle Coalition
ChainGuard newsletter asked for input on what car drivers would like to say
to bicyclists, and so far I've only received a few responses. Below is a
compilation of these, plus some published materials and my own thoughts.
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<DIV><SPAN class=437231123-08052008><FONT face=Arial>I'm still hoping for input
from you!! Please read these over and tell me what I've missed or
mis-stated.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=437231123-08052008><FONT face=Arial>In a few weeks I'll be
compiling these for a brochure for the Oceanside Bicycle Friendly Community
committee, and hopefully as many other roadway users as we can
reach.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=437231123-08052008><FONT face=Arial>See the last 2 ChainGuards
for more information on this project. Past issues are on the web at <A
href="http://www.sdcbc.org">www.sdcbc.org</A>.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=437231123-08052008><FONT face=Arial>And thank you for any input
you can offer.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=437231123-08052008><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>Please reply to <A
href="mailto:execdir@sdcbc.org">execdir@sdcbc.org</A> and put "cartoon" in the
subject line.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=437231123-08052008><FONT face=Arial>Carol Carr, newsletter
editor</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
class=437231123-08052008>WHAT </SPAN>CAR DRIVERS WANT BICYCLISTS TO
KNOW<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT
face=Arial><B>Ride by the rules!</B> Bikes belong on the roadway <U>only</U>
when they are operated legally. While bicyclists have the same rights, they
also have the same duties as motorists (CVC21200). <SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Be predictable, signal your turns, and act
like the driver of a vehicle.<B> </B></SPAN>Don’t anger motorists by ignoring
the rules of the road.</FONT></LI></UL>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT
face=Arial><B>Wait your turn!</B> <B>Don’t run stop lights and stop signs.
</B>Entering the roadway without looking or yielding is a leading cause of
bicyclist initiated collisions. </FONT></LI></UL>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT
face=Arial><B>Ride with traffic, </B><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">on the right hand side of the road.</B>
Wrong-way riding is illegal and dangerous. Your chances of a collision are 5
times higher for wrong-way riding, and 2 times higher if you’re riding on the
sidewalk, where drivers are not looking for you.</FONT></LI></UL>
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<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT
face=Arial><B>Ride single-</B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">file;
bike etiquette matters</B>. Don’t delay<B> </B><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">other road users more than
necessary.</SPAN> Between intersections position yourself according to your
speed relative to other traffic. Slow moving vehicles (and bicycles) are
required to get out of the way when it’s safe if they are slowing five or more
vehicles. </FONT></LI></UL>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT
face=Arial><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Lights are required at
night.</B> (insert something about legal requirements)</FONT></LI></UL>
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<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT
face=Arial><B>Get in line like everyone else.</B> When approaching an
intersection, position yourself for your intended destination direction – on
the left near the centerline if turning left, by the curb if turning right,
and between those positions if you want to go straight.<B> </B><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Channelizing prior to reaching the
intersection is the best way to avoid turning conflicts.</SPAN></FONT></LI></UL>
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face=Arial> </FONT></o:p></P>
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