June is Bike Month in Colorado, with lots of events taking place throughout the state, highlighted by Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, when Coloradans are encouraged to put their feet to the pedals and leave their motor vehicles at home.
As a multi-modal agency, the Colorado Department of Transportation funds, builds, maintains, and adds amenities that enhance safety and improves the cycling experience for residents and tourists alike, including U.S. Highway 550 through Durango (north Main Avenue) – at 17th, 22nd and 32nd streets.
CDOT also is doing its part to increase awareness among motorists and bicyclists that all people have an equal right to use the state’s highways in a respectful and responsible manner.
Give cyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing. Even if it requires crossing the center line, if it is safe – or risk a ticket. If drivers don’t have 3 feet of space to pass, they should wait until there is enough room to pass safely.Reduce speed when encountering bicyclists.Look for bicyclists before making turns and make sure the road is clear before proceeding.
Give cyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing. Even if it requires crossing the center line, if it is safe – or risk a ticket. If drivers don’t have 3 feet of space to pass, they should wait until there is enough room to pass safely.Reduce speed when encountering bicyclists.Look for bicyclists before making turns and make sure the road is clear before proceeding.Bicyclists must ride as far right as possible and not impede traffic when passing other riders or riding two abreast. Ride no more than two abreast; move to single-file if riding two abreast impedes the flow of motorized traffic.Scan the road, anticipate hazards, and communicate moves to others.Use hand signals to alert nearby vehicles to turns or lane changes.For more information, visit www.codot.gov/programs/programs/bikeped or www.bicyclecolorado.org.
