Safety

Geeky Safety Vests

Submitted by Maria Nicklin on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 19:36
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Hello Everyone:

Today near Round Hill there was a bicyclist traveling along Route 7 Eastbound. I barely saw him/her as the road was in a good bit of shade and their clothing was not bright.

I did see the bicyclist and proceeded to slow down and got in the left lane. Hoping the vehicles behind me, one quickly approaching, would follow suit.

Commuter park-and-ride lot scheduled to open Jan. 25

Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/17/2010 - 20:20
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From today's Washington Post:

Trail Before Tragedy

Submitted by Maria Nicklin on Tue, 09/15/2009 - 09:25
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A few weeks ago I saw two young teens biking west towards Round Hill from Franklin Park. There was a long line of cars waiting for an opportunity to pass. If I were not driving I could have taken that "perfect shot" to illustrate the absolute necessity for a bike & pedestrian trail along this corridor.

I am afraid there is going to be a tragedy along this road.

We need to act now and work together to get the construction of this trail going.

September 13-20 is Virginia's Cycling & Pedestrian Awareness Week

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/31/2009 - 14:33
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Start Date: 
Sun, 09/13/2009 (All day)

Drive Smart Virginia and BikeWalk Virginia, are working together to help improve understanding and create awareness of ways to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities. September 13-20, 2009, is Virginia's first Cycling and Pedestrian Awareness Week.

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September 13-20 is Virginia's Cycling & Pedestrian Awareness Week

Submitted by Maria Nicklin on Mon, 08/31/2009 - 14:26
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Drive Smart Virginia and BikeWalk Virginia, are working together to help improve understanding and create awareness of ways to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities. September 13-20, 2009, is Virginia's first Cycling and Pedestrian Awareness Week.

1. In 2008, 90 people died walking or cycling on our Virginia roadways. In addition, 716 cyclists and 1,696 pedestrians were injured. Take a second, save a life. Think about cyclists and pedestrians. September 13-20 is Virginia Cycling and Pedestrian Awareness Week-- remember, we’re all on the road together.

How to Avoid Getting Doored

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/21/2009 - 06:11
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  1. Lane positioning
    • Ride at least three feet from parked cars
    • Never swerve between parked cars; use the outside of the next car as your guide
    • Avoid riding on the right side of any stopped car, especially if it is near the curb
  2. Speed positioning
    • As you begin to overtake cars in urban settings, always pass them on your right
Source: 

League of American Bicyclists

How Far Right?

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/21/2009 - 05:14
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  1. Laws
    • Most bicycle laws use the same language regarding where cyclists should drive
    • Directions to ride "as far to the right as practicable" appears in most laws
    • No clear definition of practicable has been identified
  2. Safety
    • Do not ride where you are subject to poor road conditions constant hazards
    • Give yourself ample room to your right to maneuver in an emergency
Source: 

League of American Bicyclists

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