Additional Safety Resources
Safe Bicycling in the Washington Area
Whether you're a motorist, bicyclist, or pedestrian, knowing about safety for your desired mode of travel is important. The Department of Motor Vehicles makes a driver's manual teaching motorists how to drive safely, so why not have a manual teaching bicyclists the same? Bicyclists are road-users too.
That's why the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA), the District of Columbia Department of Transportation, and BikeArlington worked together to create "Safe Bicycling in the Washington Area". This booklet instructs the reader on everything the beginner and intermediate bicyclist needs to know, including:
- fitting and equipping your bike;
- where and how to park your bike;
- how to choose a good helmet;
- traffic basics;
- lane positioning, turning, and passing;
- what to wear in the dark and in inclement weather;
- and a whole lot more!
Safe Bicycling in the Washington Area (PDF, 1.6 MB. Adobe Reader required.)
Street Smart
Arlington also participates in the region's annual Street Smart safety campaign. The Street Smart program uses mass media to educate motorists and pedestrians about safety issues by creating awareness and encouraging behavioral change.
