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BE PREDICTABLE
Obeytraffic signs and signals
Cyclistsmust drive like motoristsif
theywanttobe takenseriously.Doing
sois alsothe safestbehavior. When
approachinga stop signor red light,
you are required tocome toa
completestop(ceaseforwardmotion)
andproceedonlywhensafetodoso.
Use "loop" vehicle detectors
Some trafficlightswill only be
triggered by trafficpassingover
buriedinduction"loop" detectorsor
beingin therightposition toactivate
videodetectors.
Some intersectionshave special
symbolswhich indicate the optimal
positionfor your bike toactivate the
signal; other detectorscan be
recognized by filled-incutsin the
roadway. Ride over the cutline for
bestresponse. If your bike doesn't
tripthesignal,waitfor amotorvehicle
tocomeupfrombehindordismount
and crossasa pedestrian.
Use hand signals
Signal toother drivers; your
movementsaffectthem.Handsignals
tell everyone whatyou intend todo.
Signal asa matter of law, courtesy,
and self-protection.
Ride in a straight line
Ride tothe rightof faster traffic, ina
straightline,aboutacar's widthaway
fromparked cars.
Don't weave between parked cars
Don'tridetothe curbbetweenparked
cars.Motoristsmaynotsee youwhen
you try tomove backinto traffic.
any miles of bike paths exist in Folsom and
adjacent State of California parks. A bike path
differs from a bike lane by being physicall y
separated from city streets and being off limits to
motor traffic (with the exception of service or
emergency vehicles). Although popular with many
cyclists, special precautions need to be taken while
riding on these paths:
• "Bike" paths are really multi-use paths. Watch out
for pedestrians, joggers, skaters, etc. Their
movement may not be as predictable as those of
the traffic you may encounter on the road. Keep
your speed down and pass other users with caution
and by saying, "Hi, I'm passing on your left."
• Because motorists often ignore or are unaware
of cyclists on bike paths, you must take special
care when entering intersections to ensure that
you are seen by all traffic.
To report hazardous road/bikeway conditions:
I n C it y ( bi ke l an es ): 3 55 - 72 72I n C it y ( bi ke pa th s) : 3 55 - 72 85
In State Park: 988-0205
For information on bikeways or trails:
In City: 351-3516In State Parks: 988-0205
In S ac r am e nto C ou nty : 8 7 4- 7 83 1
he City of Folsom Parks and Recreation Department
is pleased to provide this map as a resource to navigate
between the many existing bikeways in and around
Folsom, and to access the many interesting destinations
located throughout Folsom and surrounding communities.
Folsom's goal, as outlined in the Bikeway Master Plan,
is to promote a safe, enjoyable and efficient
environment for bicycling, whether for recreation or as
a means of transportation. To accomplish this goal
Folsom is concentrating on four target areas:
City of Folsom Bicycle / Trails Coordinator Parks and Recreation Department50 Natoma StreetFolsom, CA 95630(916) 351-3516e-mail to: [email protected]
Folsom Area Bicycle Advocates1204 Forrest StreetFolsom, CA 95630(916) 353-1745e-mail: [email protected]: www.sacbike.org/faba
California State Parks,
American River District7806 Folsom-Auburn RoadFolsom, CA 95630(916) 988-0205
Sacramento Area Bicycle AdvocatesP.O. Box 1295Sacramento, CA 95812(916) 452-1604
Sacramento WheelmenP.O. Box 19817Sacramento, CA 95819e-mail: [email protected]
Emergencies: 911
To report bike theft: 355-7230
To report bike accidents: 355-7230
CityCouncil
Steve Miklos
Eric King
Jeff Starsky
Kerri Howell
Andy Morin
Ernie Sheldon
Richard Gray
David Stanley
Sheri Hoffman
Ken Grossfeld
Tom Aceituno
Susan Sherman
Parks & RecreationCommission
Follow lane markings
Don'tturnleft fromthe rightlane. Don'tgo
straightin a lane marked "rightturnonly";
staytotheleftoftherightturnonlylaneifyou
are goingstraight. Atintersections, where
provided, use bike lane pockettogo straight
through the intersection.
Choose the best waytoturn left
Therearetwowaystomakealeftturn:(1)Like
amotorist-signal,moveintotheleftlane,and
turnleft. Ina leftturn only lane, stay tothe
rightofthelanetoallowanymotoristsbehind
tomaketheirturn onyourleft.(2) Likea pedes-
trian- ridestraightacrossto thefar-sidecross-
walk, dismount, and walk your bike across.
Watch for right-turning traffic
Motoriststurningrightmay notnoticecyclists
ontheir right. Watch for any indicationsthat
the motoristmay turnintoyour path. When
approachingintersections, try tostay far
enoughfromthecurb toallowcars toturnright
onyour right.
Respect pedestrians' rights
Pedestriansin a crosswalk have the rightof
way. Don'tcross sidewalksvia driveways
withoutyieldingto pedestrians.Be especially
aware of pedestrianswith disabilities. Don't
ride on sidewalks. Use the street, bike lane,
or bike path.
Never ride against traffic
Motoristsaren'tlooking for cyclistsriding on
the wrongside of the road, and many other
hazardsthreatenthe wrong-way rider.
Position yourself
Whenriding slower thanother traffic, ride as
far tothe rightas practical and safe. Use bike
laneswhenpresent,butexitthemtomakeleft
turns, passobstructionsor toavoid hazards.
BE ALERT
Watch for cars pulling out
Make eye contactwith drivers. Assume they
don'tsee you until they stop.
Scan the road behind
Learntolookbackoveryourshoulderwithout
losingyour balance or swervingleft. Arear-
viewmirror isa good idea, butdon'trely onit
alone indifficult trafficconditions.
Avoidroad hazards
Watchoutforparallel-slatsewergrates,slippery
manholecovers,oilypavement,gravel, andice.
Crossrailroad trackscarefully atrightangles.
Stand up onyour pedals for better control as
you move acrossbumpsand other hazards.
Keep both hands readyto brake
You may notstop intime if you brake one-
handed. Allowextra distance for stoppingin
the rainsince brakesare lessefficient when
wet.Forasuddenstop,movebackontheseat
andgetaslowas possible.Ifyourrearwheels
starttoskidorlift,easeuponthefrontbrakes.
Watch your speedObservepostedspeedlimitsand obeythebasic
speedlaw.Neverridefasterthanissafeunder
the existingconditions.
BE EQUIPPED
Get in shape
Beginwith shorttrips, workingup tolonger
distances. Thiswill ease musclesintoshape
andallowyoutobecomemorecomfortableon
a longer trip. Spend a fewminutes stretching
your legsand body before riding.
See and be seen
State lawrequiresbikesriddenatnighttobe
equippedwitha frontlightvisiblefrom300 feet
infront of and tothe sidesof the bike, plusa
backreflectorvisiblefrom500feettotherear,
pedal reflectors, and wheel or side reflectors.
Wearinglight-colored or reflective clothing
further increasesvisibility.
Dress appropriately
Wearahelmetwheneveryouride.Cyclinggloves
increase comfortand protectyour handsin a
fall. Shoeswith lacesor that are otherwise
firmlyattachedtoyour feetare stronglyrecom-
mended.Dressinginlayersallows youtoadjusttotemperature changesonlonger rides.
Lock when youleave
Buy the bestlocking systemyou canafford;
noneisasexpensiveasanewbike.U-locksare
best, butonly whenused to secure the bike
frame toa legal, fixed object.
Keep your bike in shape
Maintainyourbike ingoodworkingconditions.
Checkbrakes regularlyandkeep tiresproperly
inflated.Routinemaintenanceis simple.Learn
todoityourselforleaveittoanexpertatyour
local bike shop.
icycling can be a hazardous activity if not
done properly. While a bike helmet can prevent
some serious or fatal head injuries, the most
effective means of avoiding
accidents and physical harm
is to learn to ride with
competence, knowledge
and skill. Reading the
following material
will provide some
basic information,
but developing real
cycling proficiency
can best be
achieved by taking
an Effective Cycling
(EC) class, riding with
experienced club cyclists,
or at least reading EC-based
articles and books. The basic EC
principle is that bicyclists fare best when
they behave and are treated as drivers of
vehicles. A variety of cycling tips based on this
standard are provided here for your convenience.
If, despite your best efforts to "cycle effectively",
you find yourself hurtling toward the pavement or
other hard surface, a good bike helmet properly
worn can save you from serious injury.
You don't have to pay a lot of money
for an adequate helmet, but do
make sure it has been certified
by Snell, ASTM or ANSI
( look for cert if icat ion
stickers inside the helmet).
Also, be sure that it is the
right size and properly
positioned on your head
(i.e., level with the ground
when you're standing
upright). Many cyclists wear
helmets pushed too far back,
which exposes their foreheads to
injury. The straps should be snug
enough that you can't remove the helmet
without releasing the buckle. Helmets should be
replaced after they take the impact of a crash or even
after about five years of normal use. Keep helmets
away from heat and sunlight when not in use.
The following recommendations are based on statelaw, local ordinances, good cycling practice, andcommon sense. When in doubt as to the correct orlegal action or maneuver to make in any given cyclingsituation, remember that in California every bicyclistriding on a street or highway has all the rights andis subject to all the duties applicable to the driverof a vehicle. Furthermore, experienced bicyclistsknow that they fare best when they are treated asdrivers of vehicles.
A special thank you to the followingorganizations for their financial contribution:
1. Provide a safe and quality cycling
environment.
2. Provide convenient bicycle access to
major destinations.
3. Improve quality of life by providing a
comprehensive bikeway network.
4. Maximize funding opportunities for bikeway
implementation.
Class IBike Path
ClassIIBikeLane
Class IIIBike Route
BIKE PATH
NO
MOTOR
VEHICLES
OR
MOTORIZED
BICYCLES
BIKE LANE
BIKE ROUTE
8 MINIMUM
Recommended10-12
6 SOL ID
WHITE
STRIPE
4 - 0 T O 5 - 0
WIDTH DEPENDS
ON PARKINGAND
EDGE CONDITION
Source:Alta Transportation
Aspecial thank yo
organizations for thei
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