School is back in session! The Iowa City Police Department wants everyone to have a safe and happy school year. One of the best ways to do that is to follow these tips for getting to and from school:
BIKEIOWA NOTE: Here is the "Biking to School" section - review the source for more tips about walking, riding the bus and driving to school.
Biking to school
- Wear brightly colored clothing that will make you more visible to drivers.
- Always wear a properly fitted helmet and check your bike equipment.
- Backpacks should be tight on the upper back and not dragging on the rear tire.
- Obey traffic signals and stop signs.
- Ride on the right, going the same direction as traffic.
- Young riders should use trails, wide sidewalks, or low-volume streets.
- Always be alert for vehicles entering and exiting driveways and turning vehicles at intersections.
- Use appropriate hand signals to indicate turn signals.
The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County has a wealth of information for all cyclists, including trail maps, Bicycling Rules of the Road in multiple languages, and a series of 30 to 60 second bicycle education and safety videos called "Bike Shorts." You can view all of those resources here.