08/11/2025
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Be on the lookout for us! We'll be conducting bicycle and pedestrian safety checks throughout our city. This may also include enforcement. Ok it probably will. Actually, it will. We will also have an educational component in there as well.
You should be riding safely at all times, but maybe this will motivate you to ride a little more safer. And for the drivers on the road-we'll also be enforcing applicable vehicle code laws as well. And yes, we're talking to you E-Bikers as well.
Unlike people driving or riding in vehicles with seat belts, air bags and other safety features, bicyclists and pedestrians do not have the same level of protection and are more vulnerable every time they are on the road. In 2023, there were 1,106 people were struck and killed by vehicles, a nearly 9% decrease from 2022 but a staggering 56% increase from 2014.
Furthermore, there were an additional 145 bicyclists struck and killed on California roads in 2023. The OTS bicycle and pedestrian safety programs target all age groups to raise awareness about traffic rules, rights, and responsibilities, whether you are driving, walking or bicycling. Specifically, programs are designed for high-risk populations, including youth and older community members, in an effort to teach safe alternate transportation behaviors. Activities for youth include bicycle trainings and walking courses to build skills that make children comfortable getting to and from school. Additional outreach targets underserved and older communities to identify safety issues and demonstrate best safety practices in real time.
