Bike Safely

[Jerry King]

To all cyclists - heads up - remember to bike safely and obey the rules of the road.

City of Alexandria reminding cyclists to use the rules of the road 

        The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Police Department are reminding bicyclists to ride responsibly during the spring and summer months. 
        This weekend, Friday and Saturday from noon to 10 pm, Alexandria Police Department bicycle officers from the Community Support Section will be stationed on Union Street in Old Town passing out safety tips and encouraging cyclists to ride using the rules of the road. Union Street connects two off-road sections of the popular Mount Vernon Trail. 
        The City of Alexandria is working hard to encourage alternative transportation -- particularly walking, bicycling, carsharing and public transportation. In 2006, the City Council signed the Spin City 2009 plan which includes goals to add new bikeways, bicycle racks and annual education and encouragement events. One goal of this plan includes enforcement of traffic laws to improve the safety and comfort of all users. Read more about the Spin City effort here: http://www.alexride.org/spincity.php 
        The City will release its first new bicycle map in almost a decade on Sunday, June 3 at the Arlington-Alexandria Community Bike Ride. You can register now for the ride at www.waba.org/cbr and be among the first to get the new map. The Alexandria Bikeways Map includes safety information, background on Safe Routes to School and much, much more. 
        For more information about Virginia Bicycle Laws, visit www.virginiadot.org/programs/bk-laws.asp 
        For more information about the City of Alexandria pedestrian and bicycle program, visit www.alexride.org
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