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The following is a press release from the City of Longmont and is published by the Longmont Observer as a public service.
The City of Longmont would like to remind all travelers – bicyclists, automobile drivers and pedestrians – about the importance of sharing the road, following traffic laws and always operating with a priority on safety for all.
Saturday, June 16, a large community bicycling event will take place between 2 – 10pm with approximately 1,950 participants sharing Longmont streets and greenways. The City of Longmont would like to remind all travelers – bicyclists, automobile drivers and pedestrians – about the importance of sharing the road, following traffic laws and always operating with a priority on safety for all.
You can view the designated routes for the June 16 bicycling event at gknightride.org/ride-map. Participants will be traveling by bicycle from homes and businesses throughout Longmont to join the event. On this very active day, all travelers are asked to be extra aware of other travelers and be respectful of everyone’s rights to the roadway.
TIPS FOR SHARING THE ROAD FROM CDOT
Motorists
- Focus on driving. Avoid using cell phones and other personal devices while driving.
- Keep your eye on cyclists and pedestrians. They have a right to use all the roads in Colorado unless expressly prohibited.
- Keep track of them in your rear and side mirrors.
- Slow down.
- When passing a bicyclist, be sure to give at least 3 feet between your car and the bike.
Pedestrians
- Cross in crosswalks. Pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks and intersections.
- Make eye contact with drivers before crossing to ensure they see you.
- Walk against traffic.
Cyclists
- Ride with the flow of traffic.
- Obey traffic laws-you’re a vehicle too.
- To cross at a traffic signal that hasn’t been triggered by a vehicle, go to the sidewalk and press the pedestrian push-button or bike indicator.
- Ride single file whenever possible.
For more information on bicycling in Longmont, visit bit.ly/longmont-bicycling
