from the Village that is part of my constituency... > StreetShare Pledge > > Shorewood Hills, with other Wisconsin communities, has taken the > StreetShare Pledge; that is, to keep our streets safe for people, not > just cars. If you drive in the Village you know that not all Village > streets have sidewalks and that makes driving in the Village a special > experience. Pedestrians, bicyclists, in-line skaters, and scooterers do > not compete for the use of our streets, we share our streets with motor > vehicles. The StreetShare Pledge is based on common sense, courtesy and > respect for everyone. > > Enjoy the summer in the Village of Shorewood Hills knowing that you will > be safe using our streets. > > When YOU StreetShare as a pedestrian: > > * stay as far to the side of the street as possible; > > * cross streets at crosswalks; > > * before crossing a street, look both ways to assure the road is safely > clear of all vehicles (motorized or otherwise); and, > > * before crossing a driveway, check to see that the driveway is clear of > all vehicles. > > When YOU StreetShare as a bicyclist, in-line skater, or scooterer: > > * stay as far to the side of the street as possible; > > * signal at intersections to inform other StreetSharers of your intent; > > * stop at all stop signs; > > * stop to let people cross the street; > > * obey all laws and treat all other StreetSharers with courtesy and > respect; and, > > * park your non-motorized vehicle away from the side of the street. > > When YOU StreetShare as a motorist: > > * drive within the speed limit, maybe slower, never faster; > > * watch for and take care when passing pedestrians, bicyclists, in-line > skaters, and scooterers; > > * stop and let people cross the street motorists must yield, and stop if > necessary, when they see a person waiting in a crosswalk, whether it is > marked > > or unmarked; > > * park only in designated areas; and, > > * obey all laws and treat all other StreetSharers with courtesy and > respect. > > Joyce Bromley > > Traffic Committee Chairperson
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