In Sonoma County we are fortunate to have hundreds of miles of scenic roadways and a good
climate to appreciate the outdoors. Very many of us enjoy riding our bicycles, to school,
to work, on trails and to the beach! Chances are, even if you don't bike yourself,
you know lots of people in the community who do. You've
got a friend who bikes!On these web pages you
can find some tips for providing you and your family with hours of safe cycling.
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According
to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, more than 500,000 people
are non-fatally injured while riding bicycles each year.
- 1999, 750
bicyclists died in crashes. More than one-quarter were children ages 5 to 15.
- More than
95% of bicyclists killed were not wearing helmets.
- An
estimated 140,000 children are treated each year in emergency departments for head
injuries
sustained while bicycling.
Causes of collisions are numerous -- but the responsibility
for safety belongs to all of us. Bicyclists must obey
traffic rules, be visible and stay alert. Drivers must realize that the road belongs to
all of us -- including bikes.
Drivers need to maintain safe distances from bicyclists and share the road.
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This Web site was developed
through a grant by the
California Office of Traffic Safety through the
Business, Transportation and Housing Agency.
For questions, comments or
suggestions regarding this web site, please contact Sonoma County Transit at comments@sctransit.com. |
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