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San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury
• 2005-2006
Bicycle Riding in SAN Luis Obispo County: "Sharing the Road"
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⚠️ Este contenido ha sido traducido automáticamente. El texto original en inglés es la versión oficial. La traducción puede contener errores.
Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
Page 111
Bicyclists are required to obey all traffic laws. Every person riding a bike on a street or highway has all the rights and is subject to all the rules applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle. (Vehicle Code 21200)
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Page 111
Law enforcement agencies set higher priority on enforcement of motorized traffic. There are so many more cars than bicycles, and the consequences of a traffic accident while driving a car are likely to be significantly more serious than those involving a bicycle.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Page 111
Testimony revealed substantial state funding cuts have forced the SLO Police Department to reduce traffic enforcement by 40% in recent years. The funding cuts have impacted the County Sheriff’s Department as well. (The CHP is required to enforce traffic laws on unincorporated roads as well as state highways.)
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Page 111
Providing enough shoulder width for bike lanes on rural roads is not always possible. There is too little signage on roads without bikeways, warning both cyclists and motorists to use caution and share the road.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Page 112
Motorists and cyclists alike would travel safer if narrow, rural roads were marked with permanent signage warning both cyclists and motorists to use caution and share the road. (Finding 4)
F5
Page 111
There was unanimous agreement among local cycling club members and cyclists interviewed that too many cyclists fail to follow basic Vehicle Code regulations. Cycling groups from the League of American Bicyclists to SLO Bike Club encourage tough enforcement of traffic laws for cycling violations.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Page 111
Although there is real need for bike safety programs for all cyclists, there are a limited number of bicycle safety programs in SLO County.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Page 111
There is an ongoing need for additional bikeways and maintenance of existing bikeways. Although there are a number of funding sources for bikeways and safe cycling projects, development of cycling and pedestrian friendly infrastructure is expensive. The competition for these funds is fierce. Pg 109 of 252
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 3
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R1Page 112Working with local cycling groups and the Bicycle Advisory Committee, local law enforcement agencies and San Luis Obispo County should generously support the countywide implementation of the “BikeEd” program or similar bicycle safety training program. Support may be monetary, venue provision, advertising, staff assistance, etc. or other in-kind services. (Findings 1, 5 & 6)
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R2Page 112The County should continue to actively seek funding for bikeways and bike and pedestrian safety construction projects and programs, such as the “Safe Routes to Schools” program. (Findings 6 & 7)
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R3Page 112Law enforcement agencies should implement target enforcement programs aimed at improving cyclist compliance with traffic regulations to insure public safety. (Findings 1, 2, 3 & 5)