Transcription of Bicycle L a n e s - New York City
1 UNo stopping, standing or parking in bike lanesuCrossing a bike lane is prohibited except when turning,leaving a parking space or driveway, or avoiding an obstacleuYield to bicyclists and pedestransuWatch for cyclists and pedestrians when turning and opening vehicle doors((NYC Traffic Rules (c)))CCoommmmeerrcciiaall vveehhiiccllee ddrriivveerrss::p Watch for cyclists when loading and unloading along the bike lane side of the streetp Where permitted, double park on the roadway side of the bike lane, not initMOTORISTS:Remember these tips for safer travel:uBefore you step off th curbto cross the street, stop,look and listen for bicyclesand other vehicles(Remember that bicycles are quieter than motor vehicles)u Make eye contact with drivers and cyclists to be sure theysee you before you start to crossu Give yourself the most time to cross by waiting fora fresh green or WALK signalu Keep scanning as you cross, especially for turning vehiclesu Don t stand or walk in a bike lanePEDESTRIANS:BICYCLISTS:Where no bike lane exists, cyclists:p Stay to the right on a two-way Ride either to the right or left on a one-way street.
2 Riding to the leftavoids parked vehicles doors andplaces one closer to the driver s Ride in a bike lane whenever provided(except when turning or avoiding an obstacle)uFollow all traffic signals and markings andother rules of the roaduRide in the direction of trafficu Yield to pedestriansuCyclists age 14 and over must ride in the street uKeep both hands on the handlebars for maximum controlMotorists: Do not double park in a Bicycle to the New york city Traffic Regulations [Section 4-08(e), (l)]:uObstructing a Bicycle lane is illegaland subject toa , standing, or parking in a designatedbicycle lane is WWaayyuCommercial vehicles, when permitted to doublepark, still must not obstruct a Bicycle Bicycles are allowed to use other lanes if the Bicycle lane is obstructed or otherwise not safeto WWaayyYYOOUUAARREE SSUUBBJJEECCTT TTOO AA SSUUMMMMOONNSS FFOORR TTHHEE VVIIOOLLAATTIIOONN OOFF TTHHIISS the safest way for New york city cyclists to travel on city LLaanneessNew york CityDepartment of TransportationJanette Sadik-Khan,CommissionerCity of New YorkPolice DepartmentRaymond Kelly, CommissionerNew york CityMichael R.
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