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Let's Be Considerate on the Road
Our public roadways are one of our greatest assets. They allow us to travel to work, school and just about anywhere we want to go. In order to help us stay safe on these public roadways, there are rules that apply to ALL ROAD USERS. In Texas, bicycles were re-classified as vehicles in 1984 so that people operating a bicycle on a public roadway would be held accountable for their actions. So why is it that at every bicycle rally I attend I see people rolling through stop signs and red lights as if they are above the rules? Even with people honking their horns and almost running into them, these cyclists seem oblivious to the rules of the road. Truth is, we can and should make better choices. There are no awards or prizes at these rides, so let's do what we can to start encouraging better choices. Whenever you are riding your bicycle, whether on your own, on a club ride or an organized bike rally, encourage people around you to make better choices by making the choice to follow the rules of the road. Let's start a new trend - where people post on social media talking about the good behavior of cyclists who came to their community for a bike ride (currently, the media posts are about how poorly we behave, throw trash on the side of the road, roll through stop signs and red lights and cuss at motorists when they call us on our behavior). When visiting these communities, let's be on our best behavior and encourage our fellow cyclists to do the same. If you aren't sure how to behave, just let me know. I'll be happy to introduce you to the methods of vehicular cycling. Click the warning sign or the link below for more information.
Read Texas Bicycle Laws Here
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