Safety Education

We all must take responsibility to follow the law, pay attention and share the road to keep everyone safe.

Be patient when passing a bicyclist - slow down and pass only when it’s safe. Allow clearance of at least three feet.
Look before you merge - check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.
Be on the lookout - watch for and yield to bicyclists before making a turn.
Use extra caution around young bicyclists - children’s movements can be unpredictable.
Be respectful - don’t speed past a bicyclist to make an upcoming right turn. It’s easy to misjudge how fast bicyclists are traveling.
Exit your vehicle safely - look for bicyclists before opening your car door.
Think before you honk - honking may startle a bicyclist and cause a crash.
Stay alert and avoid distracted driving

Follow the law - obey all traffic signs and signals. Ride in the same direction as traffic.
Ride predictable - maintain a straight course and avoid weaving between parked cars.
Communicate your intent - look, yield to traffic and signal before turning or changing lanes.
Use extreme caution near commercial vehicles - pass only on the left and recognize drivers’ blind spots.
See and be seen - wear bright colors, reflective gear and use head and tail lights.
Protect yourself - wear a helmet.
Stick to roads and trails - sidewalk riding puts you at risk for crashes at driveways and intersections. Always yield to pedestrians.
Avoid distracted bicycling - put away mobile devices and headphones.

Slow your roll. Never exceed the speed limit on streets, and always use a safe speed on shared paths. Just because an e-bike can go up to 20 or 28 mph doesn’t mean you should.
Friends don’t let friends ride on the back of their bike. If your bike isn’t designed to hold another person, don’t do it.
Minnesota law requires all e-bike operators to be at least 15 years old.
E-bikes are allowed in bike lanes and on multi-use paths, just like traditional bikes. When riding on roadways, e-bike riders must obey the rules of the road (just like drivers) to help keep everyone safe and moving!
Learn more about e-bikes.