Motorists

Travel with Care In Your Car

From behind the windshield, it may look like pedestrians and bike riders are all the same, but they come from all walks of life and experiences. Someone walking or riding a bike could be your carpenter, doctor, your child's friend, your teacher or co-worker. But every road user - whether pedestrian, bike rider or driver, is someone's family member. While traveling the roads in Tulsa, we all need to respect each other. It's all about safety.

When driving you should:
  • Drive without distractions (Texting, eating/drinking are examples of distractions).
  • Look twice for people walking or biking before turning.
  • Slow down when approaching intersections.
  • Drive more slowly in dark and inclement weather.
  • Drive like your family is in the car, in the crosswalk or on the bike next to you.

Guidelines and Tips

Respect the Road and All of Its Users

Respect the Road
and All of Its Users

Whether you're a walker, bicyclist or
driver, be kind and considerate. Share the road.

Obey Signs and Lights

Obey Signs
and Lights

Bicyclists are required to follow the rules of all traffic signs and lights.
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Always Cross at a Crosswalk

Always Cross
at a Crosswalks

Crosswalks are in place for your safety. You should always use them.
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Use Sidewalks Where Provided

Use Sidewalks
Where Provided

Sidewalks protect you from oncoming traffic and keep you safe from approaching vehicles.
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Walk Opposite of Traffic

Walk Opposite
of Traffic

If sidewalks are present, walkers should always use them. If none are present, you must walk facing oncoming traffic.
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Yield to Pedestrians

Yield to
Pedestrians

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians who are in or approaching a sidewalk or crosswalk.
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Ride with the Flow of Traffic

Ride With the
Flow of Traffic

When riding your bike on a road, ride the same direction as traffic.
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Ride Two Abreast or Less

Ride Two Abreast
or Less

When necessary, fall into a single line so as not to impede the reasonable flow of traffic.
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Take the Lane for Safety

Take the Lane
for Safety

It's OK to take the entire lane when obstructions or safety issues are present.
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Light Up the Night

Light Up
the Night

To ensure that you are visible at night, make sure your bike is equipped with a white light on the front and a red reflector on the rear.
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It's OK to Leave the Bike Lane

It's OK to Leave
the Bike Lane

It's OK to ride outside the bike lane. Make sure you safely merge and always signal when changing lanes.
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Don't Obstruct Sidewalks

Don't Obstruct
Sidewalks

Never park your bike in an area that prevents walkers from using a sidewalk.
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Give Three Feet When Passing

Give Three Feet
When Passing

Always leave a safe distance of at least three feet between your vehicle and the bike you're passing.
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Stop Behind the Crosswalk

Stop Behind
the Crosswalk

Leave crosswalks free and clear when pedestrians are present.
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Yield to Crosswalks

Yield to
Crosswalks

Drivers should always yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the road within a crosswalk.
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Don't Pass at Crosswalks

Don't Pass
at Crosswalks

Never overtake or pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.
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Bike Lanes Have the Right of Way

Bike Lanes Have
the Right of Way

Drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to bicyclists riding in a bike lane.
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Don't Stop or Park in a Bike Lane

Don't Stop or
Park in a Bike Lane

Drivers should never park, stop or leave their vehicles in a bike lane.
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Travel with Care Partners

Together we can promote a safer city for all user groups. These organizations, and others, are leading the charge for friendlier roadways.

Walk Bike Tulsa
INCOG
Humble Sons Bike Company
Bike Club
Bike Tulsa
This Machine