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Metro Launches Campaign to Increase Bicycle Traffic Safety

Published on Tuesday, 05 March 2013 00:30

Written by Sentinel News Service

March 4, 2013
Anna Chen/Marc Littman
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Metro Launches Campaign to Increase Bicycle Traffic Safety

Metro is launching a bold new campaign to increase bicycle traffic safety in Los Angeles County. The campaign will include signs on buses, billboards and radio spots with the message “Every Lane is a Bike Lane … Bicyclists may need a full lane; Please share the road.” The ads will run from March to May, leading up to Bike Week May 13 through 17.

As per California Vehicle Code (CVC) 21200, bicycle riders may use any lane in the street since they have the same rights and must follow the same laws as car drivers. Bicyclists may need the full lane to safely navigate specific road and traffic conditions. In addition, CVC 21202 sets out several situations in which bicyclists are specifically permitted to leave their usual position on the far right of the street:

Ø To avoid obstacles and unsafe conditions (including the door zone along parallel-parked vehicles)

Ø To pass another bicyclist, car or bus

Ø To prepare for a left turn

Ø To avoid an area where right turns are made

Ø When traveling as fast or faster than other traffic at that time and place

Ø When the lane is too narrow to share with a vehicle

With bicycling growing in popularity as a serious mode of transportation, it’s important for everyone to work together to create a safe transit environment.

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