Clifton Community Partnership

Bike Emory article:
Two Wheelin'
June 3, 2008
Source: Community Partnership Update/June 2007

Trade in your four wheels for two wheels.

Emory University is working with several bicycle groups and has partnered with Bicycle South and Fuji Bikes to enhance the overall bicycle experience in the Clifton community. More bikes mean fewer vehicles on roads. The bicycle program includes a mobile bike-repair shop, a test loaner program and an informational website to promote bicycling in the Clifton community.

Emory is already adding bike lanes on campus, and requires that new buildings include shower facilities for faculty and staff who cycle to work. The new Urban Design Guidelines developed by the Clifton Community Partnership also encourage cycle lanes and a better bike experience.

As the weather turns warmer and more people hit the streets, here are 10 bicycle safety tips to remember:
1.Obey traffic signs and signals.
2.Always ride with the flow of traffic. State law requires that bicyclists drive like other vehicles.
3.Don’t pass on the right.
4.Take the least-traveled route.
5.Always wear a helmet and use hand signals. Hand signals tell motorists and pedestrians what you intend to do.
6.In slow traffic, ride in the middle of the lane.
7.Keep both hands ready to brake.
8.Dress appropriately—be visible day and night. Dress in layers so you can adjust to temperature changes.
9.Use lights at night.
10.Keep your bike in good repair by checking your brakes and tires regularly.

Below is a glimpse of the economical, environmental and health benefits to bicycling:
1.The cost of operating a car for one year is approximately $5,170; the cost of operating a bicycle for a year is only $120.
2.A short, four-mile round trip by bicycle keeps about 15 pounds of pollutants out of the air we breathe.
3.Bicycling reduces the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and the most common form of diabetes.