When I reviewed the crashes that happened along the bike path corridor from the Yahara to Division St one pattern stuck out. At an intersection a driver dutifully stops at a stop sign or traffic signal. They look to their left and don't see any motor vehicle traffic. A cyclist approaches from the right, sees the stopped motorist. They both proceed thinking it is safe and the cyclist ends up on the ground. This is a very, very common reason cyclists get hit. It would be so much safer for pedestrians and bicyclists if drivers looked to their right for non motorized traffic. Be sure to get the driver's attention before entering an intersection even if you have the right of way and wait for them to motion you on. Establishing eye contact is not enough. A lot of times drivers will say " I never saw the person" even if they are looking right at them. Steve Meiers Safety educator (608) 267-1102 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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