Bicyclist / Motorist Share the Road:
12 Month Campaign
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TWELVE MONTH CYCLIST / MOTORIST AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
January
Bicyclists: winter cycling is safest if you are prepared. Dress properly, use lights and wear a helmet.
Motorists: Cyclists are active year round. Be alert, anticipate, and share the road with bicycles.
February
Bicyclists: Safe cycling is a learned behavior. Are you up to date on the rule?
Motorists: Keeping our roads safe is a shared responsibility. Be alert, anticipate, and share the road.
March
Bicyclists: For safer cycling give your bike a spring check‑up or ask your local bike shop for help.
Motorists: Keep your eyes moving. Watch for pedestrians and cyclists. Be alert, anticipate, and share the road.
April
Bicyclists: When carrying groceries, briefcases, books and gear keep the weight low and balanced. Keep you hands free.
Motorists: Cyclists with loads need more room. Be alert, anticipate, and share the road with bicycles.
May
Bicyclists: Your two‑wheel vehicle must follow the vehicle code. Ride on the right; observe all rules of the road.
Motorists: People are cycling to school, work and play. They have equal legal rights. Be alert and share the road with bicycles.
June
Bicyclists: Out of the front yard a bicycle is no long a toy. Concentrate, always signal clearly, and wear a helmet.
Motorists: Most bicycle accidents occur on residential and rural roads. Be alert, anticipate, and share the road.
July
Bicyclists: Drink before you're thirsty, eat before you're hungry, rest before you're exhausted. Enjoy the ride.
Motorists: Help make summer safe for everyone. Be alert, anticipate, and share the road with bicycles.
August
Bicyclists: Will your next left turn take you to the hospital? Look, signals, and wear a hard shell helmet.
Motorists: Cyclists come in all sizes, shapes and levels of skills. Be alert, anticipate, and share the road
September
Bicyclists: On your way to work, school and play, ride with traffic, watch for right turning vehicles. Wear a helmet.
Motorists: People are cycling back to school and work. Look before you turn, be alert, anticipate, and share the road.
October
Bicyclists: With grayer mornings and evenings you're harder to see. Make yourself visible; wear light colored cloths and use lights and reflectors.
Motorists: Now that mornings and evenings are darker drive with extra care. Be alert, anticipate, and always give room.
November
Bicyclists: A bike is a great gift. For safety-sake make sure it fits. Ask an expert for help.
Motorists: Don't turn the holidays to tragedy. Don't drink and drive. Watch for pedestrians and bicyclists.
December
Bicyclists: Make a friend comfortable and protected, put gloves, lights, a helmet or reflector in their stocking.
Motorists: Share and give. Share the road and give room. Please don't drink and drive. Happy holidays and have a safe New Year.
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