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Share the Road
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Summer is here, and with the nice weather comes an increase in outdoor
activities like walking and bicycling. This summer should be filled with fun for
everyone, so let's keep it safe as well by sharing the road with other users.
Motorists, please stay alert for pedestrians - especially children. Remem-
ber all intersections are crosswalks whether they are marked or not and pedes-
trians have the right of way. Pedestrians, remember that motorists can't always
see you even if you can see them. When crossing the street look left, then right,
then left again and continue to look in both directions as you cross -
stay alert and stay safe.
Cycling continues to grow in popularity with Montanans and out of
state visitors. Cycling is a great way to stay fit, enjoy the outdoors,
and to see Montana from a different point of view. Warm weather
brings an increased number of touring cyclists to our highways as
well as recreational cyclists to our towns and local trail sys-
tems. Cyclists ride individually and in groups of all sizes and for
many different reasons. Some ride just for the pleasure of it,
for exercise, to raise money for great causes, and others for transportation.
Motorists, please be aware and stay alert for cyclists on our roads and high-
ways. When approaching a cyclist on the road, slow down and wait until it
is safe to pass. When passing a cyclist, like with any other vehicle, pass
with care and leave a minimum of 3 feet between your vehicle and the
cyclist. All public roads in Montana are open to cyclists, and cyclists
have all the rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers, with
few exceptions. Let's work together to keep our roadways safe this sum-
mer by being courteous and sharing the road. Please help make our highways and
streets safer for everyone by posting this flyer at work or by passing it on to
your friends and co-workers.
For more information call Carol Strizich at (406) 444-9273, email
cstrizich@state.mt.us, or visit the MOT webpage at www.mdt.state.mt.us.
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New "Bikes on Roadway" Signs Available •
If you are planning a bicycling or running event in your community
or area you are probably considering the safety of participants. MDT
has an excellent resource available to help ensure the safety of your
event. MDrs "Bikes on Roadway" signs are 36 in x 36 in, diamond
shape, orange mesh with four inch black lettering. The signs are
portable and lightweight and can be checked out by any individual
or group organizing an event.
By late June MDT will have a total of 35 "Bikes on Roadway" signs
at MDT offices across the state including: Helena, Missoula, Kalis-
pell, Bozeman, Billings, Butte and Great Falls. The signs can be re-
served and checked out from the following MDT individuals in your
area:
Carol Strizidi, Helena - (406) 444-9273
Victor Schatz, Missoula - (406) 523-5836
Rich Sipe/Linda Miller, Kalispell - (406) 755-5717 •
Paul Bronson, Billings - (406) 657-0217
Kevin Brewer, Butte - (406) 494-9627
Dave Kelly, Great Falls - (406) 454-5889
Maurice DeDycker, Bozeman - (406) 586-9562
We encourage you to use these signs and tell us about your event. When you pick up the signs, we
ask that you tell us what organization or event you are representing, the date(s) of the event, how
many riders you expect, your planned route, whether this is an annual event, and a point of contact we
can call for follow-up information.
Look and Listen for Safety News!
MDT is sponsoring a Public Service
Announcement (PSA) campaign on bicycle and pedestrian
- safety issues this summer. Keep your ears and eyes open
for this helpful information.
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