Rockville is a great place to get around by all modes of transportation. People may drive to a park, bike to work, or walk or roll to a store.
Just like drivers, people walking, rolling and bicycling need to do their part to keep themselves and everyone else on the road safe. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when bicycling:
While bicyclists are allowed to use sidewalks, people bicycling must yield to people walking/rolling. Slow down when approaching pedestrians.
When on a shared-use path or trail and passing someone walking or rolling, be sure to first ring your bell when a fair distance away, then, as you get closer, call out, “On your left!” and pass on the left.
Thank people who move out of the way.
Make a complete stop at stop signs on the road and on shared-use paths.
When bicycling on the sidewalk, be extra mindful when crossing streets. Motorists may not see bicyclists on the sidewalk as they approach cross streets.
When bicycling in the roadway or in a bike lane, be sure to follow all traffic laws: stop at stops signs and red lights, signal before turning, and yield to pedestrians.
Do not switch back and forth between sidewalks and on-street riding, as this can be unpredictable for everyone else on the road.
