2004 Bicycle Commuter Guide
Bicycle-related Idaho Code Title 49, Chapter 749-714. TRAFFIC LAWS APPLY TO PERSONS ON BICYCLES AND OTHER HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLES — DUE CARE. (1) Everyperson operating a vehicle propelled by human power or riding a bicycle shall have all of the rights and all of the duties applicable to the driver of any othervehicle under the provisions of chapters 6 and 8 of this title, except as otherwise provided in this chapter and except as to those provisions which by theirnature can have no application.(2) Every operator or rider of a bicycle or human-powered vehicle shall exercise due care.49-715. RIDING ON BICYCLES. (1) A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride an attached permanent and regular seat.(2) No bicycle or human-propelled vehicle shall be used to carry more persons at one (1) time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.(3) An adult rider may carry a child securely attached to his person in a backpack or sling or in a child carrier attached to the bicycle.49-716. CLINGING TO OR FOLLOWING VEHICLES. (1) No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, skateboard, sled or toy vehicleshall attach it or himself to any vehicle upon a highway.(2) The provisions of this section shall not prohibit the attachment of a bicycle trailer or bicycle semitrailer to a bicycle if that trailer or semitrailer has beendesigned for that attachment.(3) No person riding upon any bicycle or human-powered vehicle shall follow a vehicle so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard to the rider.49-717. POSITION ON HIGHWAY. (1) Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and placeand under the conditions then existing shall ride as close as practicable* to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except under any of the followingsituations:(a) When overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction.(b) When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.(c) When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surfacehazards or substandard width lanes that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge.(2) Any person operating a bicycle upon a one-way roadway with two (2) or more marked traffic lanes may ride as near the left-hand curb or edge of theroadway as practicable*.Idaho BicycleCommuter Guide49-718. RIDING TWO ABREAST. Persons riding bicycles upon a highway shall not ride more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts of highwaysset aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. Persons riding two (2) abreast shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and, on a lanedroadway, shall ride within a single lane.49-719. CARRYING ARTICLES. No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the operator from using at leastone (1) hand in the control and operation of the bicycle.49-720. STOPPING — TURN AND STOP SIGNALS. (1) A person operating a bicycle or human-powered vehicle approaching a stop sign shall slowdown and, if required for safety, stop before entering the intersection. After slowing to a reasonable speed or stopping, the person shall yield the right-ofway to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time the person ismoving across or within the intersection or junction of highways, except that a person after slowing to a reasonable speed and yielding the right-of-way ifrequired, may cautiously make a turn or proceed through the intersection without stopping.(2) A person operating a bicycle or human-powered vehicle approaching a steady red traffic control light shall stop before entering the intersection andshall yield to all other traffic. Once the person has yielded, he may proceed through the steady red light with caution. Provided however, that a person afterslowing to a reasonable speed and yielding the right-of-way if required, may cautiously make a right-hand turn. A left-hand turn onto a one-way highwaymay be made on a red light after stopping and yielding to other traffic.(3) A person riding a bicycle shall comply with the provisions of section 49-643, Idaho Code.(4) A signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given during not less than the last one hundred (100) feet traveled by the bicycle before turning,provided that a signal by hand and arm need not be given if the hand is needed in the control or operation of the bicycle.49-721. BICYCLES ON SIDEWALKS. (1) A person operating a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a highway upon and along a crosswalk,shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian or another bicyclist.(2) A person shall not operate a bicycle along and upon a sidewalk or across a highway upon and along a crosswalk, where the use of bicycles isprohibited by official traffic-control devices.(3) A person operating a vehicle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or across a highway upon and along a crosswalk, shall have all the rights andduties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.49-722. BICYCLE RACING. (1) Bicycle racing on the highways is prohibited except as authorized in this section.(2) Bicycle racing on a highway shall not be unlawful when a racing event has been approved by the department or local law enforcement authorities onany highway under their respective jurisdictions. Approval of bicycle highway racing events shall be granted only under conditions which assurereasonable safety for all race participants, spectators and other highway users, and which prevent unreasonable interference with traffic flow which wouldseriously inconvenience other highway users.(3) By agreement with the approving authority, participants in an approved bicycle highway racing event may be exempt from compliance with anytraffic laws otherwise applicable, provided that traffic control is adequate to assure the safety of all highway users.49-723. LIGHT AND REFLECTOR REQUIRED AT NIGHT. Every bicycle in use at the times** described in section 49-903, Idaho Code, shall beoperated with a light emitting device visible from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to the front, attached to the bicycle or the rider, and with areflector clearly visible from the rear of the bicycle.49-724. ADDITIONAL LIGHTS AUTHORIZED. A bicycle or its rider may be equipped with lights or reflectors in addition to those required insection 49-723, Idaho Code.* Practicable per the dictionary means capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished; feasible.**Section 490-903, Idaho Code, requires lights to be used from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is under 500 feet.Distributed locally by:3-09TWITD Catalog #27-0048800the Funand Rewarding Artof Bicycle Commuting in Idaho—Compliments of the Idaho Transportation DepartmentAugust 2010
You Can Do It!Contact InformationIDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENTBicycle and Pedestrian CoordinatorPO Box 7129Boise, ID 83707-1129(800) 527-7985bikeped@itd.idaho.gov“I‘m andexperiencer i d er a n dI s t i lll e a r n eda lo t . ”An online version of this guide is available atwww.itd.idaho.gov/bike ped.htmLEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS (LAB)League Cycling Instructors (LCI)Founded in 1880, the LAB promotes bicycling for fun, fitness,and transportation. The league has several certified cyclinginstructors in Idaho who are qualified to teach in-depth “BikeEd” courses that cover bike selection, maintenance, riding etiquette, safety skills, commuting, and other important aspects ofbicycling for beginning to intermediate riders. Idaho’s LCIs welcome your questions about any cycling issue. For a list ofIdaho’s instructors, go to the following site and select course schedule.php“Riding and learningwith others was fun!”“The league’scourse waseducationaland a greatconfidencebuilder.”ehether for recrBicycle use, wbeortation, canation or transpowsafe—if you knenjoyable andethbasic rules ofmand follow thecorstand how toadroad and underoefely share thfortably and saofalhicles. The gowith motor vets isg Street SmarIdaho Bicyclinly infearn to ride sato help you leradetuations. To ora variety of si:tot Smarts, gocopy of StreeM any people find that when they give bicycle commuting a try, theirinitial concerns fall by the wayside and they discover what a funand exhilarating experience it is. Bicycle commuting is a great wayto:meet new people and discover your community,get exercise on a regular basis and reduce stress,increase your energy level,reduce your transportation and vehicle-maintenance costs,save wear and tear on your car, andproduce less pollution and traffic congestion.Here is an E-mail from a first-year bicycle commuter in Meridian:“Did I tell you that in comparing this February with lastFebruary, my cholesterol dropped from around 217 to 179,my triglycerides dropped from around 350 to 141, and mybody fat decreased from around 31% to between 12 and20%? With everything else constant—diet, other exercise,etc., the only change was continuing to ride my bike towork a few days a week through the winter. Man, how canyou beat that?—Barry T.Hopefully this guide has been helpful in making bicycle commuting in yourcommunity easier and more enjoyable. More help is available! The MoreResources box on this page lists additional places to get more information onbicycle commuting.Ride safely and have fun!More ResourcesOrganizations* National Center for Bicyclingand Walking (dedicated to supporting an active lifestyle)www.bikewalk.org* League of American Bicyclists(national advocacy & safetyinformation)www.bikeleague.org.Books* A Woman's Guide to Cycling bySusan Weaver. This book provides a wealth of moral supportfrom women cyclists.* Bicycle Commuting Made Easyfrom Bicycling Magazine. Thisbook covers riding in traffic, eating right, and commuting in poorweather.* Idaho Bicycling Street Smarts, acomplimentary, in-depth guide tosafe and efficient cycling. Toobtain a copy, contact the StateBicycle Coordinator (see page 1).* League Guide to Safe andEnjoyable Cycling from LAB. Aguide to give entry-level cycliststhe knowledge and secrets ofroad-savvy cyclists.Internetin gB ic y c le c o m m u tis g o o d f o rEveryone* The following sites contain a widevariety of cycling information andhelpful/interesting links:* www.kenkifer.com* www.bicyclesource.com* www.jimlangley.net* www.bikexprt.comgov/bike pedwww.itd.idaho.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe original text for this guide was produced by the Capital Bicycling Club,Olympia, Washington, and Climate Solutions, Olympia, Washington, www.climatesolutions.org. Contact Climate Solutions at (360) 352-1763 or info@climatesolutions.org for information on developing a new guide for your area.1The Idaho Transportation Department purchased the right to modify and reproduce this guide to meet the needs of Idaho bicycle commuters. Additional copiesmay be obtained by contacting any of the five League Cycling Instructors or thedepartment’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator.Idaho Bicycle Commuter Guide — August 201014Idaho Bicycle Commuter Guide — August 2010
Safety ChecksABefore You Ridewell-maintained bicycle is safer and more enjoyable to ride. An occasional professional tune-up is money well spent. The following checklist will help ensure the safe day-to-day operation of your bike:4 Saddle, Handlebars, and PedalsHere’s a recap of the thingsyou should address beforebicycle commuting:These allow you to control your bike, so make sure they are securely fastened.Stems and seatposts have “minimum insertion” marks, which should not beexposed (if either mark is visible, the component is over-extended and maybreak without warning during use). Bike shops carry longer seatposts and stemsto safely accommodate any riding position.4 make sure your bikeoperates safely;4 Tire Inspection and Inflation4 acquire safety equipmentand clothing;4 choose a route to andfrom your destination;4 decide if you need achange of clothes, and ifso, determine storageoptions;4 find secure storage foryour bike; and4 decide if bicycle commuting will require anyschedule adjustments."REMEMBER"If you need adviceabout bicyclecommuting, feel freeto contact Idaho’sLeague CyclingInstructors or theState BicycleCoordinator, all listedon page 1.Table of ContentsWhy Commute by Bicycle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Bicycle Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Outfitting Your Bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Outfitting Yourself.5Riding Safely and Legally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Make sure tires are in good condition (no splits in sidewall or tread). Inflatingtubes to their recommended pressure keeps them in place, helps prevent flats,and increases your bike’s efficiency (it will be easier to pedal). Make sure yourquick-release levers are tight before each trip. If one of your tires wobbles, haveit checked by a bike mechanic.Let’s Get Going!4 Brake InspectionAdjustments and Quick Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Squeeze both brake levers. If the levers touch the handlebar, your brakes aretoo light and need to be adjusted. Bike shops or repair manuals can show youhow to make adjustments. Have frayed or rusted cables and damaged housingreplaced. Inspect the brake pads to make sure they contact the rim squarely andwill not touch either the tire or the spokes. The small cutouts on brake pads are“wear indicators,” when they are no longer visible, replace the pads.4Nuts and BoltsRegularly check your racks, fenders, and other accessories to make sure theyare mounted securely and do not obscure your lights or reflectors.4 General MaintenanceConsult your local bike shop or owner’s manual to learn the basics for keepingyour bike in good operating condition. Regularly cleaning, lubricating, andinspecting your bike will help you spot potential problems and will indicate whena professional tune-up is needed.See www.bikeleague.org/resources/better for more information. 9Bicycle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Safety Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13You Can Do It! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14More Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Bicycle-Related Idaho Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Covere ry p e rs o n4 9 -7 1 4 (1 ). Evve h ic le p ro o p e ra ti n g a u m a n p o w e rp e ll e d b y h b ic y c le sh a llo r ri d in g a th e ri g h ts a n dh a v e a ll o f u ti e s a p p li c a a ll o f th e d d ri v e r o f a n yb le to th e le u n d e r th eo th e r v e h ico f c h a p te rs 6p ro v is io n s ti tl e , e x c e p ta n d 8 o f th ise p ro v id e d ina s o th e rw is r a n d e x c e p tth is c h a p te p ro v is io n sa s to th o seth e ir n a tu rew h ic h b y a p p li c a ti o n .can have noThis Guide willPrepare You for theFun and RewardingArt of BicycleCommuting.Ready.Set.Ride!hapter 7Title 49, C le CodeycIdaho BicSee back pagIdaho bicycli e forng lawsFTOC.htmlat/TOC/49te.id.us/idstwww.sta13Idaho Bicycle Commuter Guide — August 2010Idaho Bicycle Commuter Guide — August 20102
BicycleCommutingOptionsIf doing your whole commute bybicycle is impractical or you need tobuild up your fitness level, considerthe following alternatives: Ride to a bus stop and take a busthe rest of the way to work. Ride to a park-and-ride facility,lock your bike to a bike rack or ina bike locker, and then carpoolwith a co-worker. Drive yourself and your bike to apark-and-ride facility that is closerto work and ride your bike fromthere. Drive yourself and your bike to aco-worker’s house and ride fromthere. Store your bike closer to work at afriend or co-worker’s house. Driveto your friend or co-worker’shouse and ride from there. Ride your bike to a co-worker’shouse and carpool from there. Drive yourself and your bike towork, and ride home. The nextday, ride to work and then drivehome. Combine biking with a vanpool ifpossible. Ask the vanpool manager to mount a bike rack on thevan. Then you can take the vanpool in the morning and ridehome in the afternoon.The bottom line is. . .Be Creative,You Can Do It!The morning air is clear and crisp as you set out on your bicycle. Asyou pedal down the street and begin to limber up you notice how aneighborhood garden has grown over the past few weeks. Youexchange a friendly wave with a neighbor out for a morning walk.It’s amazing—just a few months ago your bike sat in the corner ofyour garage, waiting for a fair-weather weekend to come along. Now you useit daily to commute and run errands, and you’re surprised at how much youenjoy cycling. The newly acquired accessories and clothing that help you ridein all conditions are quickly being paid for by savings in fuel and lower maintenance costs for the family car. And best of all, you’re in much better shapethan you were two months ago.Waiting in line at a traffic light, you notice that most of the cars only haveone occupant. What if they were on bikes or buses or carpooling youwonder—how much traffic congestion would that reduce? When you firststarted bicycle commuting, you were thankful for that traffic light because itgave you a chance to catch your breath, but now your fitness level hasimproved to the point that only biking up the big hill on your route makesyou breathe hard. You used to begrudgingly call that hill “Little Teton,” butnow it’s just another part of your morning. You are feeling awake and motivated as you pull into your destination and lock your bike to the rack near theentrance of the building, while car drivers troll around the parking lot, searching for that elusive “close” parking space. A few minutes later, you are atwork or school, relaxed and wide awake, ready for the day ahead. CJWhy Commute by Bicycle?Cycling is a quiet, clean, efficient, healthy, and fun way to travel.Since half of all daily trips in this country are five miles or less,bicycling is a practical way to travel to and from work or school, orfor doing errands. Combined with transit, cycling can also be partof a commute over longer distances. Bicycle commuting is easy butit may require some small adjustments in your daily routine.This guide was created to ease the transition and make the experience saferand more enjoyable. If you’re new to bicycle commuting, it may take a littlewhile to develop your routine. But be persistent — you’ll not only arrive atyour destination alert and motivated, you’ll also save a lot of money and bepleased at how quickly your fitness level increases!Adjustments and Quick ReleasesBefore riding, you will need to adjust the seatpost height, saddlefore/aft position, and degree of saddle tilt. When properly adjusted,your bike will handle better and be more comfortable. Your localbike shop can assist you in determining the proper adjustments.Bicycle Adjustment Tips Seatpost height should be adjusted so that when seated on your bike,there is a slight bend in your knee when your leg is at the bottom of apedal stroke. Fore/aft saddle position: Adjust the saddle so it provides you with astrong, comfortable riding position (ask a bike shop for help). Adjust the saddle so it is level initially, and make small adjustments ifnecessary. You may have to adjust the “reach” (horizontal size) ofyour bicycle so that your back, neck, and arms are comfortable. Reachadjustments are made by either adjusting stem height, or exchangingthe stem or handlebar for one that gives you proper positioning. Yourarms should be slightly bent to provide cushion from road shock andyour hands should completely enclose the handlebar and easily reachthe bra
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