Bicyclists and motorists share the same rights – and the same responsibilities - when using our public roads. 



Recommendations for bicyclists:
-  Wear a bike helmet.
-  Use lights at night - white in front, red in back.
-  Wear reflective or light-colored clothing.
-  Ride in the same direction as traffic and use hand signals.
-  Ride single file and as far to the right as safe.
-  Move to the center of the lane when space is too narrow to share with a car.
-  Be predictable - don’t weave.

Recommendations for motorists: 
- When passing, provide at least three feet of space between your vehicle and a bike. 
- Look for bicyclists before opening a car door when you’re parked on the street. 
- Remember that bicyclists sometimes have to move towards the middle of the lane when space is too small to share or to avoid debris or rough pavement near the curb.
- Look for bicyclists when making turns - it’s easy to misjudge the speed of an oncoming bike.
- Look for bicyclists before exiting a parking place or driveway. 
   
Safety on the road requires mutual respect and understanding between bicyclists and motorists. Let’s Roll Together Columbia!