Westerville Celebrates National Bike Safety Month

May is National Bike Safety Month, a great time for cyclists to brush up on their bike safety knowledge before hitting Westerville’s bike-friendly streets and more than 51 miles of recreational trails.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE HITTING THE ROAD

When using sharrows: Remember that cyclists in the sharrows must abide by the same laws as motorists Heed all speed limits and traffic signals Signal your intentions Ride with the flow of traffic

When on streets without a sharrow or bike lane: Ride as far to the right as you can safely, watching for parked vehicles, car doors and other hazards

Rules of the Recreational Trails (Ordinance No. 05-13) Abide by all signage Yield to cross traffic at intersections Keep right except to pass Announce passing Avoid blocking trail Respect others and private property Pets must be leashed/obey scoop law Unauthorized motorized vehicles prohibited Users shall observe a fifteen (15) miles per hour speed limit on all park trails

Find more safety tips and watch the “Bike Safe Westerville” video series at www.westerville.org/parks.