Right Turns at Intersections with Bike Lanes

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Written by Deja Smith

Last Updated: 18 May 2017

 There has been some confusion surrounding what right-turning drivers should do at intersections with bike lanes, and BikeRaleigh is here to clear things up.  Two things need to occur to make turning right safer:

1. Motorists and bicyclists need to look for and yield to each other when approaching intersections.

2. After checking that the bike lane is clear, motorists should merge into the bike lane where it’s dashed before turning right. Motorists should not merge into the parking lane to turn right. 

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Bike Month 2017: UPDATE

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Written by Deja Smith

Last Updated: 14 June 2017

 UPDATE 4 MAY 2017. Due to the threat of thunderstorms, the Capital City Bike Ride scheduled to take place on 5 May has been rescheduled to 26 May. Can you believe it? It's already time for Bike Month 2017! We have so many fun events for all ages and abilities happening between now and the end of May. Check below for a comprehensive list and links to registration pages of Bike Month events!

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We need your help!

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Written by Deja Smith

Last Updated: 07 March 2017

Please fill out this survey from the folks over at People For Bikes so Raleigh can be a part of the PlacesForBikes' City Snapshot! Per their website, the city ratings are "a data-driven system identifying the best U.S. cities for biking and rewarding those that are improving the fastest". Your responses in conjunction with the data we provide will help us to compare Raleigh's current and future bike infrastructure with other cities around the country.