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Results will be used for bikeway master plan
By Melanie Hicken
Published: Last Updated Monday, December 21, 2009 3:11 PM PST
CITY HALL — More than half of those riding bicycles during the week in Glendale don’t use a helmet, and about a third ride on the sidewalk, according to a recent citywide survey of cyclists and pedestrians.
While bicyclists tend to be safer on the weekend — just 25% go without a helmet and only 18% ride on sidewalks — the findings of the first-ever count underscore the importance of Glendale’s upcoming master plan for bikeway and pedestrian corridor improvements, officials said.
“We know in the city we’ve had a problem with people understanding the safest way to get from Point A to Point B, but it’s good we are understanding these issues so we can tailor education efforts,” said Councilwoman Laura Friedman, who frequently bikes to City Hall.
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By Melanie Hicken
Published: Last Updated Monday, December 21, 2009 3:11 PM PST
CITY HALL — More than half of those riding bicycles during the week in Glendale don’t use a helmet, and about a third ride on the sidewalk, according to a recent citywide survey of cyclists and pedestrians.
While bicyclists tend to be safer on the weekend — just 25% go without a helmet and only 18% ride on sidewalks — the findings of the first-ever count underscore the importance of Glendale’s upcoming master plan for bikeway and pedestrian corridor improvements, officials said.
“We know in the city we’ve had a problem with people understanding the safest way to get from Point A to Point B, but it’s good we are understanding these issues so we can tailor education efforts,” said Councilwoman Laura Friedman, who frequently bikes to City Hall.
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http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2009/12/21/news/gnp-count122209.txt
