MAY IS BICYCLE MONTH – SHARE THE ROAD

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2015, 818 cyclists were killed in motor vehicle related accidents in the US. That is more than two people per day.

May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try.

As the weather warms up, more and more cyclists will be taking to the streets around Heath. With current road construction projects and lane closures, motorists are encouraged to pay even more attention to other road users and pedestrians.

CYCLISTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO USE THE ROAD

The Texas Transportation Code allows cyclists the same rights and duties as other vehicle operators (sec. 551.101). This means cyclists may take up the whole lane if necessary, and motorists should yield to them as they would to any other vehicle.

Cyclists should travel in the same direction as traffic {sec 551.103), obey all traffic signs and use hand signals to indicate their intentions to motorists. Abide by traffic laws, stay focused, have patience and everyone can share the road safely.

Learn more about National Bike Month at The League of American Bicyclists.