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Share the Road Accomplishments

The following accomplishments have helped foster a better relationship between motorists and cyclists on the roadways:

  • Translated the Share the Road pamphlet into Spanish, to expand our reach to more users of the road.
  • Developed a Share the Road pamphlet: Cyclist & Motorist Safe Roadways Gudelines. The flyers are distributed at many outreach events.
  • Developed a Share the Road powerpoint presentation to present to a wide variety of organizations - from cycling groups to motorist associations and the public at large.
  • Developed and distributing Incident Report cards through various tabling opportunities.
  • Got a Share the Road billboard displayed to traffic on Hwy 101.
  • Got Share the Road billboards attached to cement trucks traveling to and from quarry on Stevens Canyon.
  • Put together a web form to collect data on incidents that cyclists encounter.
  • Developed a Share the Road Pledge statement consisting of a statement of support for sharing the road safely with cyclists and motorists and a signature page. This was launched in 2007 and resulted in numerous pledges collected in support of safer roads.
  • Developed and administering a survey asking participants to rate safety issues on their ability to contribute to a safe place for both motorists and cyclists on the roadways.
  • Held memorial rides in conjunction with the family on several occasions when cyclists have been killed.
  • Maintaining our Share the Road website with current safety activities, information and resources.
  • Holding committee meetings on ideas to improve the Share the Road initiative.
  • Printing and distributing Share the Road water bottles and bumper stickers to help increase awareness.
  • Held a press conference and ride in 2007 to highlight safety issues to the media; received coverage on multiple TV and radio stations.