SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU.
Thanks to the addition of designated bike lanes, there are more cyclists on the road in Cheyenne than ever! Now is a great time to brush up on your knowledge of how to stay safe as a rider, as well as how to be a cautious, bike-aware driver.
BIKE CRASHES ARE UP, CHEYENNE!
IT’S UP TO US TO REVERSE THE TREND.
TIPS FOR DRIVERS
RULE OF 3
Give riders 3 feet of space when passing.
EYE-TO-EYE
Make eye contact with nearby riders before passing, so they know for sure you see them.
DOUBLE TAKE
Look for nearby riders before turning/passing…then look again.
DON’T HIT
Hitting’s not nice. Don’t hit the bikes.
SHARE
Share the road. There’s room for everyone!
BE AWARE
Using headphones or a cell phone while driving is dangerous.
TIPS FOR BIKERS
BE SEEN
Wear bright colors and reflective stripes… make it easy for cars to see you!
FOLLOW THE FLOW
Which way is traffic going? Go that way, too.
HANDS-ON
Use your arms/hands to signal all turns and stops.
ROAD RULES
Obey the same rules for stopping, turning, changing lanes and obeying traffic signals as you would in a car.
NO SURPRISES
Be predictable (no weaving!) and ensure you’re visible when turning, crossing streets and stopping.
BIKE SAFETY 101
Everything you ever wanted to know about using the new bike lanes and their symbols.
IT’S TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE, CHEYENNE.
RIGHT HERE. TODAY.
Let’s work together to reverse the trend and make the roads safe for everyone.