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Bicycle Safety

Don’t’ Reinvent the Wheel. Bicycle Safety . Paula Bawer RN, MA National Bicycle Safety and SRTS Program Manager National Highway Traffic Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation. Target Audiences Based on National Data. Males Adults (45-54)

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Bicycle Safety

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  1. Don’t’ Reinvent the Wheel Bicycle Safety Paula Bawer RN, MA National Bicycle Safety and SRTS Program Manager National Highway Traffic Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation

  2. Target Audiences Based on National Data Males Adults (45-54) Average Age Killed is 43 years Old Average Age Injured is 32 Among Children (16-20 years old) followed by (10-14 years old)

  3. Bicycle Crash Data Trends States/cities higher risk Urban, non-intersections Days of Week/ Time of Day Months/Time of Year Other: Use of helmets, weather, ETOH

  4. Bicycle Data Challenges Numbers are relatively small: 677 (2011) Exposure data is tough--- ? trip ID problem based on your data ID approach based to address problem ID problem areas in your State HSP

  5. Two Main Goals to Bicycle Safety • Prevent the crash • If crash occurs – • severity of injury • likelihood of fatality

  6. Prevent Crash: Engineering Maintenance Sidewalk maintenance Traffic calming Teaching professionals Neighborhood audits

  7. Prevent Crashes:Education Traffic safety over the lifespan ABC Quick-Check & do it On-bike skills – not just kids Advanced bike skills in relation to traffic Traffic safety professionals (HSO, medical, officers) General public – STR campaign, publicize efforts Reach desired audiences-- Social media

  8. Prevent Crashes:Education Know/follow the rules Be predictable – straight line Be seen (bright, reflective gear, lights Ride focused Ride defensively

  9. Prevent Crashes:Enforcement Officers important role in saving lives Officers as public service educators Enforce laws with biggest impact on bicycle safety (speed, alcohol, texting) Enforce laws among motorists & bicyclists Decoys, fines, speed monitors

  10. Severity of Injury Chance of Fatality • Wear a properly fitted helmet every ride regardless of age or skill level, period! • Check equipment • Slow traffic speeds • Technology

  11. Engaging Youth

  12. Youth and Adult Focused Initiatives

  13. Thumbs Up

  14. What does this sign/marking mean for a … Bicyclist? Motorist? Pedestrian? (Andy Hamilton)

  15. Scenarios • What might be happening in the house? In the parked car? • Predict what might happen in the next few moments? • What are some possible outcomes if you pass a car that has just parked but the people haven’t gotten out of the car? You are riding you bicycle in your neighborhood. There are cars parked on the street in front of some of the houses. Some people are just now arriving. Little children are getting out of the cars with the parents. The children are hurrying to the front door of the house and they are carrying packages with bright wrapping and ribbons. There are people still in the parked car just ahead of you.

  16. Role Play: Motorist: Your cell phone is ringing and you’re busy looking for it in your car. You don’t notice a stop sign until it’s too late. You stop just past the crosswalk. Bicyclist: You are a novice bicyclist. You pay attention to what happens around you, but you don’t yet have enough skills to avoid crashes with cars, pedestrians who unexpectedly get in your way, or obstacles in the road Small Group Activities

  17. Center for Education Research and Safety http://cers-safety.com/hsp.htm Observe Helmet Use

  18. A Leader’s Guide to Walking & Bicycling Activities for Youth Youth and Adult Focused Initiatives YOUTH-Turn Under YOUR Influence Coming Fall 2013!

  19. Youth Centered Initiatives University of Miami Michigan Fitness Foundation Pedestrian Bicycle Information Center Oregon Center for Applied Sciences (ORCAS)

  20. Engage Parents Do the Bikeability Checklist Talk to your kids in the car- what do you see?

  21. Thank you for all you do! Don’t Reinvent the Paula Bawer RN, MA paula.bawer@dot.gov www.nhtsa.gov/Bicycles

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