New Jersey Governor Murphy announced last week that the state’s “stay at home” order is extended another 30 days until at least June 5, 2020.
This should mean that we will continue to see fewer cars on the road. Regardless, whether we pedal on road or trail for exercise, family fun, commuting or for our mental health, it will continue to be important to follow bicycle safety practices and follow all bicycle laws.
A few key reminders for this week:
- Continue to ride solo or with members of your immediate household. Stay at least six feet apart from other cyclists and pedestrians, particularly if you are on a multi-use path.
- Wear a facial covering.
- Wear a properly fitted helmet that meets the standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
- Use front and rear lights. These lights are not meant to light the road, but to be sure you are seen by motorists.
- Be predictable by using hand signals, obeying the law and by riding single file if you are riding with others.
State and County Parks are open. Locally, this includes the D&R Canal Tow Path, Columbia Trail, Round Valley Reservoir, Spruce Run Reservoir, Landsdown Trail and others. Use discretion if the park is busy; limit your time in parks to no more than 2
hours.
