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L 9gKANsp`> 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 210-15 File Number: 2015-0462 VULNERABLE ROAD USERS PROTECTION: A RESOLUTION TO AFFIRM THE CITY'S PERSISTENT EFFORTS AND LENGTHY COMMITMENT TO ALTERNATIVE AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE, ROAD AND TRAIL SAFETY AND THE PROTECTION OF ALL VEHICULAR AND VULNERABLE ROAD USERS WHEREAS, a vulnerable road user is defined as anyone on or near the roadway with a legitimate and legal right to the road who is not protected within a motor vehicle; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville is a bronze -level Bicycle Friendly Community and is seeking to earn a silver designation in 2016; and WHEREAS, the City is and has long been committed to continuing to build necessary infrastructure to increase the safety of bicyclists and other vulnerable road users; and WHEREAS, more than half of Fayetteville residents now live within a half mile of a city trail because Fayetteville has constructed the region's most comprehensive trail system begun in the 1990's and significantly increased over the last dozen years; and WHEREAS, because of Mayor Jordan and the City Council's efforts to increase trail construction, it is anticipated that over 80% of Fayetteville residents will live within a half mile of a trial by 2020 with continuing efforts to exceed 90% in the future; and WHEREAS, for over 20 years our development regulations have required all new residential, commercial and industrial development to construct sidewalks for public use; and to fill in the gaps where sidewalks were not constructed in older developments, the City's Transportation Division constructs two to three miles of new sidewalks annually; and WHEREAS, our citizens and residents increasingly rely on active transportation daily and Page 1 Printed on 11118115 Resolution 210-15 the City is committed to do everything possible to enhance the safety and expand the availability of our active transportation resources. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby affirms the City's persistent efforts and lengthy commitment to improve alternative and active transportation infrastructure, road and trail safety and the protection of all vehicular and vulnerable road users. PASSED and APPROVED on 11/17/2015 Attest: Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Treasure�a`���K ��t11jfo�� =v, FAYETTEVILLE.�'� ,fit I Page 2 Printed on 11118115 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street ' .7/%.-` Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Text File File Number: 2015-0462 Agenda Date: 11/17/2015 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution Agenda Number: A. 7 VULNERABLE ROAD USERS PROTECTION: A RESOLUTION TO AFFIRM THE CITY'S PERSISTENT EFFORTS AND LENGTHY COMMITMENT TO ALTERNATIVE AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE, ROAD AND TRAIL SAFETY AND THE PROTECTION OF ALL VEHICULAR AND VULNERABLE ROAD USERS WHEREAS, a vulnerable road user is defined as anyone on or near the roadway with a legitimate and legal right to the road who is not protected within a motor vehicle; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville is a bronze -level Bicycle Friendly Community and is seeking to earn a silver designation in 2016; and WHEREAS, the City is and has long been committed to continuing to build necessary infrastructure to increase the safety of bicyclists and other vulnerable road users; and WHEREAS, more than half of Fayetteville residents now live within a half mile of a city trail because Fayetteville has constructed the region's most comprehensive trail system begun in the 1990's and significantly increased over the last dozen years; and WHEREAS, because of Mayor Jordan and the City Council's efforts to increase trail construction, it is anticipated that over 80% of Fayetteville residents will live within a half mile of a trial by 2020 with continuing efforts to exceed 90% in the future; and WHEREAS, for over 20 years our development regulations have required all new residential, commercial and industrial development to construct sidewalks for public use; and to fill in the gaps where sidewalks were not constructed in older developments, the City's Transportation Division constructs two to three miles of new sidewalks annually; and WHEREAS, our citizens and residents increasingly rely on active transportation daily and the City is committed to do everything possible to enhance the safety and expand the availability of our active transportation resources. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby affirms the City's City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 1111812015 File Number.' 2015-0462 persistent efforts and lengthy commitment to improve alternative and active transportation infrastructure, road and trail safety and the protection of all vehicular and vulnerable road users. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2 Printed on 11/1812015 City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2015-0462 Legistar File ID 11/3/2015 Dane Eifling Submitted By City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 10/16/2015 Chief of Staff Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: Staff recommends that a vulnerable road user protection resolution be presented to City Council for adoption. Budget Impact: Account Number Fund Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item? NA Current Budget $ - Funds Obligated $ - Current Balance $ Does item have a cost? No Item Cost Budget Adjustment Attached? No Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget $ V20140710 Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Number: Approval Date: 211'J1)Ic Comments: CITY OF s �vl e ARKANSAS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 2015 TO: Mayor and City Council CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO THRU: Peter Nierengarten, Sustainability and Resilience Department Director FROM: Dane Eifling, Bicycle Programs Coordinator DATE: October 15, 2015 SUBJECT: Vulnerable Road User Protection Resolution: Submitted by STAFF for the City Council to approve a resolution that recognizes that vulnerable road users are protected through a variety of state and local traffic ordinance. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that a vulnerable road user protection resolution be presented to City Council for adoption. BACKGROUND: A vulnerable road user is anyone on or near a roadway with legitimate and legal right to the road who is not protected within a motor vehicle. Vulnerable road users are protected under a variety of state and local traffic laws, pedestrian protections and bicycle codes; a vulnerable road user protection resolution should emphasis these protections and convey Fayetteville's commitment to road safety and active transportation. It is the duty of our city government to make every effort to ensure the safety of our roadways for all users regardless of his or her chosen mode of travel. DISCUSSION: The following key points and facts should be considered when drafting a vulnerable road user protection resolution. • This resolution is intended to be part of a broad effort to help Fayetteville to be more walkable, bike -friendly, and less car -dependent. • A vulnerable road user is anyone on or near the roadway, with a legitimate and legal right to the road, who is not protected within a motor vehicle. • The Fayetteville City Council has adopted the 2015 Active Transportation Plan which sets goals of doubling the active transportation mode share from 7.5 percent to 15 percent by the year 2020. • Currently, 45 percent of Fayetteville residents live more than half a mile from a city trail. Currently, at least 40 percent of the linear footage of Fayetteville streets have no sidewalk on either side of the road. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 • Concern for one's personal safety and fear of automobile traffic are consistently cited as the top factors preventing people from attempting to walk or cycle for transportation or exercise. • Thousands Fayetteville citizens rely on active transportation every day. Public safety, and the safety these citizens is of the highest priority for the City of Fayetteville. • Fayetteville is a bronze -level Bicycle Friendly Community seeking to earn a sliver designation in 2016. As part of that effort we are committed to taking measures to ensure the safety of bicyclists as well as all other vulnerable road users. • The City of Fayetteville has adopted the Northwest Arkansas Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan which describes some of the obstacles Fayetteville faces with regard to walkability on and around "high speed, high traffic corridors" through our community. • Any person with legal right to use Fayetteville roadways shall be afforded all protections under federal, state and local laws to ensure such a person's safety, and freedom to use and enjoy the public roadway without fear of endangerment, harassment, or hostility for any reason. On September 2nd 2015 the Fayetteville Active Transportation Advisory Committee voted unanimously to forward this item to City Council with a recommendation for approval. , BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: None ATTACHMENTS: Walk Bike Northwest Arkansas Program & Policy Recommendations for Fayetteville Feedback from the League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Community, 2014 Application BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY 1 FEEDBACK 6 FAYETTEVILLE, AR Fall 2O14 Our Bicycle Friendly Community review panel was very pleased to see the current efforts and dedication to make Fayetteville a safe, comfortable and convenient place to bicycle. Below, reviewers provided recommendations to help you further promote bicycling in Fayetteville. Key recommendations are highlighted in bold. We strongly encourage you to use this feedback to build on your momentum and improve your community for bicyclists. There may also be initiatives, programs, and facilities that are not mentioned here that would benefit your bicycling culture, so please continue to try new things to increase your ridership, safety, and awareness. The cost of bicycle facilities and possible funding options are discussed on the last page of this report. RECOMMENDATIONS Engineering Adopt a more comprehensive Complete Streets policy that also addresses retrofitting existing roads with context sensitive bike/ped infrastructure, and offer implementation guidance. Develop and implement streetscape design guidelines that foster a pleasant and comfortable environment for pedestrians and cyclists. Beautiful streetscaping has also shown to increase community livability and pride, reduce crime and increase property values. Pass an ordinance that would require larger employers to provide shower and locker facilities. Continue to increase the amount of high quality bicycle parking throughout the community, especially at commercial buildings. Ensure that people arriving by bicycle have a secure and legal place to lock their bikes at popular destinations. Continue to expand the bike network, especially along arterials, through the use of different types of bicycle facilities, and to increase connectivity between neighborhoods and paved trails. On roads where automobile speeds exceed 25 mph, it is recommended in your local context to provide protected bicycle infrastructure such as cycle tracks, buffered bike lanes or parallel ioft wide shared -use paths. Note that shared lane markings should be used sparingly and only on low speed roads. On -street improvements coupled with the expansion of the off-street system will encourage more people to cycle and will improve safety. Ensure smooth and comfortable transitions for bicyclists between the local and regional trail network, and the street network. These improvements will also increase the effectiveness of encouragement efforts by providing a broader range of facility choices for users of various abilities and comfort levels. g�ElEA68fUB��``!- D[GYGLE FRIENDLY a� COMMUNITY xy°@FEEDBACK Make intersections safer and more comfortable for cyclists. Include elements such as color, signage, medians, signal detection, and pavement markings. The level of treatment required for bicyclists at an intersection will depend on the bicycle facility type used, whether bicycle facilities are intersecting, the adjacent street function and land use. See the NACTO intersection design guidelines (preferred) and the 2O12 AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities for recommended intersection treatments. Schools and the surrounding neighborhoods should be particularly safe and convenient for biking and walking. Education Work with your local bicycle groups or interested parents to expand the Safe Routes to School program to K -2nd grade with balance bikes. Offer a greater variety of bicycling skills training opportunities for adults or encourage your local bicycle advocacy group or bike shop to help. There are options from short videos and 1-2 hour courses to more in-depth training incorporating in -classroom and on - bike instruction. Other education materials, such as the League Quick Guide, offer the opportunity to share bike education in an easily accessible format. For more information visit: http://bikeleague.org/ridesmart. Encouragement Continue to expand encouragement efforts during Bike Month in partnership with local bicycle advocacy groups. Host, sponsor and encourage more bicycle-themed community events, campaigns and programs. Increase your efforts on Bike to Work Day and Bike to School Day. Ensure to widely advertise all bicycle-themed community events and programs. For ideas and more information, visit http:/ /bikeleaug e.org/bikemonth. Consider offering a `Ciclovia' or Open Streets type event, closing off a major corridor to auto traffic and offering the space to cyclists and pedestrians. See Open Streets in action. Promote cycling throughout the year by offering or supporting more family - oriented community and charity rides, free bike valet parking at events, and bicycle-themed festivals, parades or shows. Launch a bike share system that is open to the public. Bike sharing is a convenient, cost effective, and healthy way of encouraging locals and visitors to make short trips by bike and to bridge the "last mile" between public transit and destinations. See what is being done across the country at http•//nacto.org/bikeshare/ Encourage local businesses and organizations to promote cycling to their employees and customers and to seek recognition through the Bicycle Friendly Business program. Businesses will profit from a healthier, happier and more productive workforce while the community will benefit SSE tuna£ JB% BICYCLE FRIENDLY .« COMMUNITY FEEDBACK 6 from less congestion, better air quality, increased amenities and new destinations for cyclists, new and powerful partners in advocating for bike infrastructure and programs, and business -sponsored public bike events or classes. Your chamber of commerce or local business association can help promote the program and its benefits. The League offers many tools to help promote the Bicycle Friendly Business program in your community. Encourage the University of Arkansas to promote cycling to students, staff, and faculty and to seek recognition through the Bicycle Friendly University program. Many colleges and universities have embraced the growing enthusiasm for more bicycle - friendly campuses by incorporating bike share programs, bike co-ops, bicycling education classes and policies to promote bicycling as a preferred means of transportation. The community will benefit as well: Communities near BFUs have a higher number of regular bicyclists (as many students bike to campus, shops and restaurants), less congestion around campus, safer streets, and university -hosted public bicycle events, programs, and classes. The League offers many tools to help promote the Bicycle Friendly University program in your community. Enforcement Ask police officers to target both motorist and cyclist infractions to ensure that laws are being followed by all road users. Ensure that bicycle/motor vehicle crashes are investigated thoroughly and that citations are given fairly. Pass additional ordinances that protect cyclists, e.g. make it illegal to park or drive in a bike lane (intersections excepted), implement penalties for motor vehicle users that `door' cyclists, ban cell phone use while driving, and pass laws/ordinances protecting all vulnerable road users. Ensure that local law enforcement received training on any new bicycle -related laws. Repeal the local law that requires cyclists to use bike lanes when provided. Evaluation & Planning Have your Bicycle Advisory Committee meet monthly and review all road and construction projects, to step up your Bicycle Friendly Community efforts. Update your 2003 and 2009 alternative transportation and trail plans to ensure that state-of-the-art bicycle recommendations are included. Regularly conduct research on bicycle usage beyond the U.S. Census' Journey to Work report to more efficiently distribute resources according to demand. Conduct at least yearly counts using automated or manual counters in partnership with advocacy organizations. Consider participating in the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. Ensure that your bicycle counts capture the gender of cyclists. If women ride significantly less than men, this gender gap can be addressed through infrastructure improvements, and targeted education and encouragement efforts. Learn more at bikeleague.org/womenbike. EA6UfyB�C``!� a COMM 1NITY �m__ r FEEDBACK Establish a mechanism that ensures that bicycle facilities and programs are implemented in traditionally underserved neighborhoods. COSTS AND FUNDING OPTIONS Costs Building a new roadway for motor vehicles can cost millions of dollars to construct, and many of the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure facilities are extremely low-cost in comparison. Use this database to review up-to-date estimates of infrastructure costs of pedestrian and bicycle treatments from states and cities across the country. Federal Funding Since 1992 bicycle and pedestrian projects have been eligible for federal transportation funding. To learn more about what federal funds are available for bicycle projects, use Advocacy Advance's interactive Find it, Fund it tool to search for eligible funding programs by bike/ped project type or review the same information as a PDF here. State Funding Biking and walking dollars aren't only available from the federal government. States can also have their own revenue sources that can be used to fund active transportation. Use this report and an online tool to explore your state's funding sources for bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Local Funding Local governments can also create their own revenue streams to improve conditions for bicycling and walking. Three common approaches include: special bond issues, dedications of a portion of local sales taxes or a voter -approved sales tax increase, and use of the annual capital improvement budgets of Public Works and/or Parks agencies. Bicycle facility improvements can also be tagged on to larger projects to create economies of scale that results in reduced costs and reduced impacts to traffic, businesses, and residents. For example, if there is an existing road project, it is usually cheaper to add bike lanes and sidewalks to the project than to construct them separately. To learn more about public funding of bicycle infrastructure improvements, visit pedbikeinfo.org/planning/funding governmen t.cfm. Resources and Support Advocacy Advance offers several tools, resources, and workshops to help advocates and agency staff maximize eligible funding programs. Leading the way to create a more bicycle -friendly Northwest Arkansas P.O. Box 4173 FAYETTEVILLE AR 72703 • (479) 439-1702 WWW.BCONWA.COM bicyeb ,r lifiae of the ezcrks The City of Fayetteville 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 November 16, 2015 Dear Peter Nierengarten, Mayor Jordan, and Fayetteville City Council Members: The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks has worked closely with the City of Fayetteville for over 15 years to create a more bicycle -friendly community. We have done this through advocacy for infrastructure, providing safety and skill programming to adults and children, and through advising on policy and best practices concerning the 5 E's- engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement, and evaluation. Recently, we became aware of city staff's efforts to revise the current City of Fayetteville code concerning operating a bicycle on roadways and paths and we would like to applaud this effort and make some recommendations for further improvement. Much has changed in the 50 years since the current city code was written. Standards for legislation to protect cyclists have been established nationally and cycling is more popular than ever. By updating city codes to include well -established best practices and protections for cyclist we can make Fayetteville an even more bicycle -friendly community. At the BCO, our primary interest is for operators of both vehicles and bicycles to clearly understand the rules of the road and be provided adequate safety under these rules. Specifically, bicyclists are part of a class of "vulnerable road users" and we want to see their safety championed and protected as the community continues to improve its infrastructure. We ask that the city modify the ordinance in a stronger, clearer way to communicate where a cyclist may ride and under what conditions in order to safely accommodate their travel on roadways in the City of Fayetteville. In Sections (A) and (B) of the ordinance, we challenge the city to use language that clearly explains to motorists and cyclists where a cyclist may ride without restricting cyclist's rights of the road beyond that of current state law. We ask that the city strike the language "as far to the right" and the language that forces cyclists to use "on -street bicycle facilities when available" from the proposed revision. The Arkansas Code of 1987, Annotated, ("A.C.A.") Title 27, chapters 49 through 111 states that "Every person riding a bicycle or an animal, or driving any animal drawing a vehicle upon a highway, shall have all the rights and all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except those provisions of this act which by their nature can have no applicability." Leading the way to create a more bicycle -friendly Northwest Arkansas P.O. Box 4173 FAYETTEVILLE AR 72703 • (479) 439-1702 • WWW.BCONWA.COM bicycle cao3tlon of the ozmfts Arkansas law gives a cyclist full use of the lane, and although it is often prudent for the safety of the cyclist to ride to the right side or in a bike lane, there are many situations when this is less safe than riding in the middle of the lane. Additionally, we would like the city to strike the entire Section (D) of the proposed revised ordinance. A cyclist's perception of their safety is a huge factor in deciding to use a bicycle as transportation between home, office, and school or for recreation on roads and trails. No state law exists to regulate cyclists riding two or more abreast. The same rules laid out in the other sections of the ordinance apply when this does occur, so we feel it is not necessary to overregulate these situations. In fact, it is often an issue of safety as to why a group of cyclists would choose to ride two or more abreast. When a group of cyclists are riding on a road, the larger the number of cyclists riding in single file line, and thus a longer distance is needed to pass these cyclists. This creates potential situations for a vehicle to have to travel considerable distance in the passing lane, or cross a dotted yellow line to overtake the cyclists. When the passing vehicle meets an oncoming car and has to make a choice, it is often the group of cyclists who are hit, as this is perceived to be less of a risk to the driver of the overtaking vehicle than colliding with another vehicle. Riding two or more abreast creates a shorter distance for drivers to overtake and pass a group of cyclists. Additionally, riding two or more abreast is visibly easier for an approaching vehicle to see and use caution when overtaking the cyclists. The issue of "impeding traffic" is also a major safety and potential traffic violation issue for cyclists. It is arguable that a driver of a vehicle could always say that they were "impeded" by cyclists because of the large disparity in their max potential speed. Motorists who choose to drive less than the speed limit are not considered impeding other vehicles unless they "impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic" and thus cyclists should not face increased restrictions because they lack two more wheels and a motor. If wording like this is kept in place, it could effectively restrict cyclists from all roads in the city. In the case of an accident the burden of proof would be placed on the cyclists to show that he, she, or a group was not impeding traffic. Over the past decade, the City of Fayetteville has made great strides in improving the conditions for safe cycling through its investment in infrastructure. The city must not take a step backward from the state in recognizing the bicycle as a legitimate form of transportation "with all the rights and all of duties of a driver of a vehicle." We at the BCO want to see the City of Fayetteville continue to lead the way in Northwest Arkansas by creating policies that exemplify best practices from around the country. We hope that the city will set a high bar for other NWA communities by providing a new ordinance that exemplifies the best practices we are seeing in Silver, Gold, and Platinum level bicycle -friendly communities across the country. Attached below is city staff's proposed revision, the BCO's proposed revision to that of city staffs, and the League of American Bicyclists recommendations for a model "Where to Ride Law." The BCO asks that the City of Fayetteville gives due consideration to the model law and enacts our modified version of city staff's proposed revised ordinance. At the very least, we ask Fs Leading the way to create a more bicycle friendly Northwest Arkansas w, P.O. Box 4173 FAYETTEVILLE AR 72703 • (479) 439-1702 • WWW.BCONWA.COM btoyC a cootltion of the ozarks that city council allow more time for the BCO to work with city staff to modify the ordinance to be more in -line with national best practices. Additionally, a special meeting of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee has been scheduled for December 2Td to discuss the issue further and we would implore the council to give the committee more time to advise on this ordinance. We implore the city to show commitment by not just making an incremental improvement in bicycle -related policies that will help achieve Silver -level bicycle friendly community status, but enact an ordinance that will carry the community onward towards achieving Gold and someday Platinum level status by increasing the safety and protection of cyclists for decades to come. Sincerely, Paxton Roberts Executive Director Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks City Staff's Proposed Revision to Current Ordinance: 73.04 Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Facilities (A) Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at a speed slower than the flow of traffic shall ride in the right hand lane as far to the right as is judged safe by a reasonable bicyclist. A bicyclist may leave this position to turn left, pass, or for any safety reasons. (B) Bicyclists shall use on -street bicycle facilities exclusively for the use of bicyclists when available, and may only use vehicle lanes as needed to turn left, pass, or for any safety reasons. (C) A bicyclist shall not be expected or required to: 1. Ride over or through any hazards or apparent hazards at the edge of a roadway. 2. Ride without a reasonable safety margin on the right-hand side of the roadway. (D) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast. Persons riding bicycles two abreast shall not unduly impede the normal movement of traffic and shall ride within a single lane. Leading the way to create a more bicycle friendly Northwest Arkansas P.O. Box 4173 FAYETTEVILLE AR 72703 • (479) 439-1702 • WWW.BCONWA.COM bicycle coo6000 o the Ozarks BCO's Proposed Revision to Staffs Proposed Revision: 73.04 Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Facilities (A) Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the normal and reasonable speed of traffic shall ride in the right hand lane of the roadway subject to the following provisions: 1. If the right hand lane is wide enough to be safely shared with overtaking vehicles, a person operating a bicycle shall ride far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate the movement of such overtaking vehicles unless other conditions make it unsafe to do so. 2. A person operating a bicycle may use a lane other than the right hand lane when: i. Passing another vehicle; ii. Preparing for a left turn; iii. Avoiding conditions, including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, or surface hazards; iv. Lanes are too narrow for a bicycle and vehicle to travel safely side by side; v. Approaching an intersection where there is a designated right turn lane and the bicyclist does not intend to turn right, the cyclist may ride on the left-hand side of such designated lane, vi. Riding on a roadway designated for one-way traffic, when the bicyclist may ride as near to the left-hand curb or edge of such roadway as judged safe by the bicyclist; or vii. Riding on parts of roadways designated for bicycles. (B) A bicyclist shall not be expected or required to: 1. Ride over or through any hazards or apparent hazards. Ride without a reasonable safety margin on the right-hand side of the roadway. (C) A person operating a bicycle in compliance with this section and not violating any other section of law is not impeding traffic. F <� Leading the way to create a more bicycle-friendlyNorthwest Arkansas �'otizti F � � ' P.O. Box 4173 FAYETTEVILLE AR 72703 • (479) 439-1702 • WWW.BCONWA.COM bicycle coalition of the Ozarks Markup Showing BCO's Proposed Revision to the City Staff Proposed Revision: 73.04 Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Facilities (A) Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at a speed slower than the flow less than the normal and reasonable speed of traffic shall ride in the right hand lane as far to the right as is judged safe by a reasonable bicyclist. A bicyclist may leave this position to mm left, pass, or for any safety reasons of the roadway subject to the following provisions: 1. If the right hand lane is wide enough to be safely shared with overtaking vehicles, a person operating a bicycle shall ride far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate the movement of such overtaking vehicles unless other conditions make it unsafe to do so. 2. A person operating a bicycle may use a lane other than the right hand lane when: i. Passing another vehicle; ii. Preparing for a left turn; iii. Avoiding conditions, including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, or surface hazards; iv. Lanes are too narrow for a bicycle and vehicle to travel safely side by side; v. Approaching an intersection where there is a designated right turn lane and the bicyclist does not intend to turn right, the cyclist may ride on the left- hand side of such designated lane, vi. Riding on a roadway designated for one-way traffic, when the bicyclist may ride as near to the left-hand curb or edge of such roadway as judged safe by the bicyclist; or vii. Riding on parts of roadways designated for bicycles. (B) Bicyclists shall use on street bicycle facilities exclusively for the use of bicyclists when available, and may only use vehicle lanes as needed to mm left, pass, or for any safety reasons. A bicyclist shall not be expected or required to: 1. Ride over or through any hazards or apparent hazards at the edge of a roadway. Ride without a reasonable safety margin on the right-hand side of the roadway. (C) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than vo abreast. Persons riding bicycles two abreast shall not unduly impede the nomial movement ofaffic and shall ride within a single lane. A person operating a bicycle in compliance with this section and not violating any other section of law is not impeding traffic. Leading the way to create a more bicycle friendly Northwest Arkansas P.O. Box 4173 FAYETTEVILLE AR 72703 • (479) 439-1702 • WWW.BCONWA.COM btcycte cootitbn of the ozorhs \%h t,IEAWor4& r g F .' ' / it' : '?t' l,)'f'' i ft itt "s.d C'' .?` ` Ii G `' �f'i "$ If 4JJ' 1612 CSTREEI'H1 SOIR 30& W*SU1O C 200D6 1pF 't 2O2 B2fl lJ MW 334 I WWW.E IMEAGU .ORG 5t Model Where to Ride Law 1. A person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic shall ride in the right hand lane of the roadway subject to the following provisions: a. If the right hand lane is wide enough to be safely shared with overtaking vehicles, a person operating a bicycle shall ride far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate the movement of such overtaking vehicles unless other conditions make it unsafe to do so. b. A person operating a bicycle may use a lane other than the right hand lane when: I. Overtaking or passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction; II. Preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; III. Reasonably necessary to avoid conditions, including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects., parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards or lanes that are too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to travel safely side by side within such lanes; IV. Approaching an intersection where right turns are permitted and there is a dedicated right turn lane, in which case a bicyclist may ride on the left-hand side of such dedicated lane, even if the bicyclist does not intend to turn right; V. Riding on a roadway designated for one-way traffic, when the bicyclist may ride as near to the left-hand curb or edge of such roadway as judged safe by the bicyclist; or VI. Riding on parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, including, but not limited to, contra -flow bicycle lanes, left-handed cycle tracks or bicycle lanes on one-way streets and two-way cycle tracks or bicycle lanes. 2. A person operating a bicycle shall not be expected or required to: a. Ride over or through hazards at the edge of a roadway, including but not limited to fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or narrow lanes; or b. Ride without a reasonable safety margin on the right-hand side of the roadway. 3. A person operating a bicycle in compliance with this section and not violating any other section of law is not impeding traffic. Rzuerll jCiaca+.tj yr i�.Ftrr:saa/ :r-starcharriy l CFCM 11563