1. Sharing the Road

2. The first car crash… 1896 – A motor vehicle collided with a pedalcycle rider (NHTSA.gov)

3. From the cyclist’s point of view… From BicycleUniverse: Riding on the street is several times more dangerous than riding in the street. Streets with bike lanes 38% lower crash rates than major streets without 56% lower crash rates than minor streets without 43,000 cyclists injured in traffic crashes in 2007, 52,000 in 2008

4. From the driver’s point of view… Crossing yellow line puts driver at risk Windy, country roads = blind spots Cyclists fail to follow rules of traffic or sport proper equipment Packs of cyclists create more danger

5. No room for cyclists Maryland’s 3-foot rule won’t work Police can ticket cars that come within 3 feet of bicyclists on public roadways Many cyclists ride on road without shoulders, making 3 foot rule impossible Cyclists should stick to roads with bike lanes, or ride on bike paths Cyclists should avoid busy streets