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Pedal on down to City Hall on Friday, May 17thfrom 7-9 AM for some breakfast treats and refreshments and a chance to win one of 4 Novara commuting backpacks from REI Ann Arbor!
Also Eli Cooper, the City’s Transportation Manager, will be biking to City Hall from Gallup Park on Friday. Meet Eli at 7:20 AM at the one-lane wooden bridge, adjacent to the B2B trail.
More information about Bike Commuting Stations in Ann Arbor for National Bike to Work Day can be found at: http://commuter.getdowntown.org/~getdown/content/bike-work-day-events
Tips for Winter Biking
With the snow flying here in Ann Arbor it’s important to take extra time when biking to allow for changing road conditions. To increase your safety and enjoyment of winter bike rides keep in mind the 3 Be’s!
Be Visible, Be Predictable, Be Aware
- Be visible. Due to shorter days and longer nights you may not always be riding when the sun is out. The City requires that all cyclists use headlights and rear reflectors after sunset. Also, the addition of bright colors and retroreflective materials on yourself and your bike will increase your visibility and overall safety.
- Be predictable. When riding on the roadways be aware that drivers may not be looking out for bikers like they are during the summer (when more cyclists are out). By making complete stops, using proper hand signals, and staying as far to the right on roads as practicable you can make sharing the road easier and safer for all!.
- Testing out your brakes and looking for any loose parts before you take off will also make your bike more predictable!
- Putting winter tires on your bike will increase your “grip” on snow
- Be aware. Winter in Ann Arbor means constantly changing weather and road conditions. By being aware of your surroundings you’ll have a safer and more enjoyable ride.
- When it’s icy out, take your time on curves and try to ride as straight as possible.
- When it’s snowy out, try to take roads with bike lanes that have been plowed for easier riding. Also, keep in mind that there may be ice under the snow - so be sure to take your time and to take curves cautiously.
Biking during the winter is a great way to stay healthy and by taking a couple of extra precautions it can be a safe travel option too!
In conjunction with the Ann Arbor Safe Streets and Sidewalk task force and the city’s Transportation Program, the Ann Arbor Police Department is conducting a pedestrian crosswalk and safety targeted enforcement campaign at 14 crosswalks between Tuesday, Jan, 22nd and Saturday, Jan. 26th.
For more information on the targeted enforcement campaign and the 14 crosswalks please refer to the above link.
Some Quick Tips for Safe Travels:
If you are a motorist or bicyclist: be sure to stop for pedestrians IN or AT a Crosswalk, and to not overtake a vehicle stopping for a pedestrian at a crosswalk - it’s the law (R 28.1703 Rule 703).
If you are a pedestrian: do not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into a path of a vehicle where it is impossible for the driver to yield.
Remember, OUR safety depends on YOU!
For additional information on walking, biking, and driving in Ann Arbor head on over to the City’s Walk.Bike.Drive webpage
Have a flat?
The University of Michigan recently added a Fix-it-Station at the Central Campus Transit Center, and two Bike Pumps at North Quad and North Campus.
Be sure to stop by this week at either the station or the pumps at anytime between 11 AM - 2 PM to learn how the use them!
Colors of Fall
With October coming to an end, be sure to get out onto one of the many trails around Ann Arbor for a walk in the woods.
For a map of parks in the City of Ann Arbor check out the City’s Interactive Park Map!
As we bike along Scio Church and Seventh, we’ll answer some of the most common questions about biking in Ann Arbor.
Now that Ann Arbor is starting to transition from summer to fall, be sure to be aware of the shortening hours of sunlight. Wearing bright, retroreflective materials on your clothes and having reflectors and lights while biking or walking can greatly increase your visibility to motorists.
In the City of Ann Arbor cyclists are required to use headlights and rear reflectors after sunset.
Just because summer is over does not mean that you cannot walk or bike in Ann Arbor - just be sure that you’re visible!
Cycling from Hudson Mills Metropark to a Sonic Lunch event this August, these community members were able to enjoy the plethora of sights and sounds that make a summer day so special.
Curious in learning more about cycling in Ann Arbor? Check out The City’s Cycling webpage for tips, videos, and maps!
Travel down South State Street and across Eisenhower as we give tips and suggestions on how to ride safely on busy streets. On this video you’ll experience what it is like to ride both on a bike lane and in a shared lane on a sunny day in Ann Arbor.
What’s Your Path?
Do you happen to walk down a beautiful street, or perhaps bike past interesting architecture? We would love to hear about your non-motorized experiences in and around Ann Arbor!
If interested, please send kknapp@a2gov.org an email for more information on how to submit media and/or text for consideration for posting on the blog.
Show us your path!
