Bicyclist / Motorist Share the Road:
12 Week Summer Campaign
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TWELVE UNIT SUMMER CYCLIST / MOTORIST AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
UNIT 1
Bicyclists: For safer cycling give your bike a spring check‑up or ask your local bike shop for help.
Motorists: Cyclists are active year round. Be alert, anticipate, and share the road with bicycles.
UNIT 2
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.
UNIT 3
Bicyclists: Cycling is safest if you are prepared. Dress properly, use lights and wear a helmet.
Motorists: Keep your eyes moving. Watch for pedestrians and cyclists. Be alert, anticipate, and share the road.
UNIT 4
Bicyclists: Bikes can carry: groceries, briefcases, library books and camping gear. For safety keep the weight low and balanced. Don't carrying things in your hands.
Motorists: Cyclists with loads need more room. Be alert, anticipate, and share the road.
UNIT 5
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.
UNIT 6
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.
UNIT 7
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.
UNIT 8
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.
UNIT 9
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, share the road.
UNIT 10: For your head's sake, practice safety today!
Bicyclists: Wear a hard shell helmet. Share the road.
Motorists: Wear your seat belt. Share the road.
UNIT 11
Bicyclists: Cycling is great fun. To be safe use only bicycles that fits the rider. Ask an expert for help.
Motorists: Don't turn the summer to tragedy. Don't drink and drive. Watch for pedestrians and bicyclists. Share the road.
UNIT 12
Bicyclists: With grayer mornings and evenings you're harder to see. Make yourself visible; wear light colored clothes, use lights and reflectors.
Motorists: Now that mornings and evenings are darker drive with extra care. Be alert, anticipate, and always give room.
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