BikePed ED
Knowledge is Power!
Bike&Walk Montclair believes the best way to achieve our goal of more people walking and bicycling on safe complete streets is through a combination of fun events, acvocacy and education. We wish to expand our community knowledge base of bicycle and pedestrian safety, and be a resource for information such as safe practices, accessible design, and implementation successes.
Our Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety page includes information, links and videos from the League of American Bicyclists, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Our Smart Cycling Program is designed for novice to intermediate cyclists and classes range from Learn to Ride (for both children and adults) to Street Savvy Cyclist. All classes follow the League of American Bicyclists Smart Cycling guidelines and are taught by one or more certified League Cycling Instructors (LCI).
Schedule
Click here to see the schedule and register for classes.
Guidelines for Safe Biking & Walking
Bike and walk routes are NOT CLOSED to car traffic. Please follow ALL traffic signals, signs, and rules.
- Wait at turns for other members of your group to catch up.
- Follow the route together.
Bikers:
- Ride on the right, far enough from the curb to avoid hazards.
- ride a straight line, stay left of parked cars to avoid an opening door.
- Be courteous to drivers — set a positive example and be a biking ambassador!
- Use hand signals to warn motorists and other riders:
- RIGHT = left arm out and bent up
- LEFT = left arm straight out
- SLOW/STOP = Left arm bent down, palm facing back
Walkers:
- Stay on the sidewalks!!!
- Sidewalks are bumpy — watch out for broken pavement!