Safety information for motorists and bicyclists

Motorists

• Recognize that bicyclists have a legal right to ride in the street, in Missouri and in every other state.
• Recognize that walking and bicycling are desirable forms of transportation that we want to encourage in our communities.
• Expect to see bicyclists and pedestrians on or near any city street at any time.
• Pass safely; don't squeeze past cyclists.
• Give unpredictable young pedestrians and cyclists some extra room and caution.
  

Bicyclists can improve safety by up to 20 times by following the standard rules of the road, such as

• Stop at every stop sign and stoplight, just as cars do.
• Ride with traffic, not against it.
• Check traffic and signal before merging or turning, just as cars do.
• Use bike lights, both front and rear, starting at dusk.