Vol. 18, No. 3 Summer 2015 OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE FLORIDA BICYCLE ASSOCIATION, INC.

FBA 2014 awardees aimed high for better bicycling

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Jacksonville BPAC, Chris ast issue we Burns, Chairperson revealed names For the last four years, the of organizations, Jacksonville groups and Bicycle/ individuals whose Pedestrian efforts during 2014 Advisory Committee has helped forward FBA’s worked toward vision for Florida’s establishing the bicyclists to be safe, Cyclist’s and respected and Chris Burns Pedestrian’s Bill of Rights as BPAC policy, building a rela- encouraged to bicycle tionship with City of Jacksonville for transportation and Transportation Planning Division, pro- recreation. posing a DOT operation and land use feasibility study, and complimenting the In this issue we give you introduction of context sensitive design the reasons why they policy within the city. Through the deserve recognition and BPAC’s efforts in following the 5 E’s— Club Scrub off-road bicycle club, Jupiter, FL your praise. education, engineering, enforcement, support of this campaign. The North sharpen skills. No other trail system in evaluation and encouragement—the Florida Bicycle Club is working hard to Palm Beach County has been as consid- Read on... Transportation Planning Organization be a good community partner and to erate for new MTB riders. Club Scrub has committed funding to a downtown reduce the number of cyclist crashes in continues to maintain and improve the bicycle plan; the City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville. MTB trails at Camp Murphy in JD State the Mayor have secured the city’s first Park, and hold events to encourage off- full-time bicycle pedestrian coordinator; Off-Road Bike Club: Club Scrub at road riding for children and adults. the City Council has created a Context Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Dorsey Sensitive Streets Committee and Bike to Tennant and Juliana Catalfumo Enforcement Agency: Punta Gorda PAID

Tampa, FL Tampa, Work Day is now looking toward being U.S. Postage U.S. Permit Permit #2899 Club Scrub was organized in May 2000 Police Department, Chief Albert an annual city event. NON-PROFIT NON-PROFIT ORG. in conjunction with Jonathan Dickinson Arenal State Park officials to coordinate and The agency has shown, since the first Bike Club: North Florida Bicycle Club, promote off-road bicycling. In December outreach by a bicyclist, that they are will- Mark Atkins, of 2000 the club became a “special com- ing to partner and work towards better President mittee” operating under the Friends of cycling in the city. For example, the The North JDSP, a non-profit organization with a Peace River Riders Bicycle Club Wheels Florida Bicycle mission to assist park management in and Wings event uses police radar equip- Club, working in meeting the natural and cultural resource ment to gauge speeds for cyclist aware- conjunction with management objectives established for ness and the club donates proceeds from Flagler College, the park. Since then many volunteers the event to the PGPD’s “Do the Right created and is have helped build and maintain the Thing” program for kids. The bicycle executing “One approximately 8-mile trail system into club assisted in a 3-foot passing law traf- Road, A Cycling Mark Atkins what it is today...a destination for cyclists fic enforcement program, and the PGPD Safety Campaign.” of all ages. Membership dollars help displays the 3-foot law on patrol cars. This two-year media campaign is to edu- develop new trails and support trail The PGPD’s bike Team Leader serves on cate motorists and cyclists to improve maintenance. In October 2014, Club the Bicycle Friendly Communities P.O. Box 2452, Oldsmar, FL Box 34677 2452, Oldsmar, P.O. cycling safety in Jacksonville and all of Scrub hosted “Take a Kid Mountain Committee. The agency hosts bicycle northeast Florida. The club has recently Biking Day,” especially for novice riders. been given a $10,000 grant from CSX Club Scrub also created practice pits to Please see Awards, page 2 and a $2000 grant from Bike Florida in ADVOCATING A BICYCLE-FRIENDLY FLORIDA 2 Florida Bicycle Association

FBA Annual Award recipients Let the good times roll continued from page 1 by Sharon Shea (photos by Mick Shea) rodeos, safety classes and routinely pro- fy the top 10 highest priority counties in he car is loaded with camp- vides bicycle law/safety presentations to Florida. Another of the outstanding ing gear, kayaks and bikes. local civic organizations. PGPD enthusi- efforts was to create, brand, and promote We are ready for another astically supports Share the Road and an educational campaign, called Alert adventure weekend in White haT the goal of making Punta Gorda the Today Alive Tomorrow, via various paid Springs. bicycle mecca for Florida. media and outreach activities. Members I sigh with relief as we exit I-10 hosted and participated in numerous onto Hwy 41. The wild flowers are abun- Educator: Lisa Indovino, Safe Routes community events across the highest pri- dant with a profusion of yellow, orange to School Program Educator, All ority counties. The Alert Today Alive and purple, carpeting the country roads Children’s Tomorrow education campaign has part- and open fields. Hospital nered with FBA to have the Governor April showers have made for spectacu- The hospital’s proclaim March as Florida Bike Month lar May flowers and the river is running. program operates and co-created the Pause for People Day It’s going to be some great pedaling and in seven counties, as an annual event for the third paddling. and Lisa heads Wednesday of March. We hop on our mountain bikes to ride up the Lee Foster’s Hammock Loop, an eight-mile County branch. Program: OnBikes, Inc., Julius Tobin, off-road trail in Stephen Foster Cultural The program’s Executive Director Center State Park. Suwannee Bicycle primary focus is OnBikes, Inc., a Association (SBA) took advantage of nat- Lisa Indovino to combine class- non-profit organi- ural terrain and created this challenging room instruction, educational outreach zation founded in trail with some nice elevation and and experiential learning to educate chil- 2011, organized a switchbacks. For more experienced rid- dren and parents how to walk and bike community bike ers, this is a fun single-track trail. more safely. To do this, the program uses ride during the Friday morning we switch gears for SBA members enjoy back roads and spring developed classroom lessons, conducts holiday season some truly awesome road rides. scenery. safety assemblies at schools, presents at with about 150 A symphony of cicadas serenades us as PTA/PTO meetings, coordinates walking riders to raise we pedal past verdant woods and tran- The next morning we again hop on our schools buses and walk/bike to school funds to purchase quil fields dotted with majestic live oaks. mountain bikes. SBA has 50+ miles of days, conducts bike rodeos, and partici- 100 new bikes and Our destination is Falling Creek, a water- really fun single-track off-road bike trails pates in various community and school helmets for at-risk Julius Tobin fall about 12 miles outside of White in White Springs, running along the events. The Lee County program started children in the Springs. When the river is high, the banks of the Suwannee and through in 2013, making it one of the most recent Tampa Bay area. Their efforts have more waterfall looks just like liquid caramel. hardwood and pine forests. additions to the All Children’s Hospital than doubled each year. In 2014, 500 After a great lunch of Fat Belly’s fried Leaving SBA headquarters, we ride to Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program. bikes were distributed to at-risk and fos- cat fish, we take our kayaks to the boat the nearby trailhead for the Bridge to While the Lee County program is new, ter children. Their efforts go well beyond ramp at the Hwy 41 bridge, just south of Bridge trail. About 4.5 miles long, this Lisa has taken initiative and turned the the children’s thrill of first receiving the town. We paddle down the Suwannee trail is great for all types of riders. program into a success, reaching 16 bikes by giving them an opportunity to and take out at Stephen Foster State Park. The trails are in great shape and we’re schools and more than 8,000 students. experience the sense of freedom, self- The white limestone karst topography ready for some more miles. Next up is reliance, mobility and a healthy lifestyle along this natural and scenic river creates Gar Pond. We cross the Hwy 41 bridge, Supporting Agency: FDOT Safety for years to come. The OnBikes motto, huge rock sculptures, surrounded by with a great view of the Suwannee below, Office, Trenda McPherson, State “You can’t buy happiness but you can buy cypress, oak and palmettos. where we started Saturday’s paddle. Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety a kid a bike and that’s pretty close,” indi- We stretch our legs on white sandy The Gar Pond trail is about five miles Program Manager cates their outstanding level of dedica- beaches and swim in the clear tannic long and fast riders can really push the In May 2012, Trenda McPherson was tion. waters. After an easy paddle, we are back pace. I love these fun and flowing trails at the park and a short bike ride brings through diverse and beautiful terrain, Bicycle Professional: DeWayne Carver, us back to the car. including some impressive sinkholes. State Bicycle/ Pedestrian Coordinator, American Canoe Adventures in White On our last morning, the sun is shining FDOT Roadway Design Office Springs is always helpful in planning a and we have time for one more good Each District Bicycle and Pedestrian river trip, including shuttling your boats. ride. Choices are the Beast of Burden, a Coordinator is responsible for working Friday evening we meet up with other moderately challenging eight miles, or a with city and local governments, various SBA members at its historic clubhouse, longer ride on Big Shoals and Long Metropolitan Planning Organizations, just outside the park gates. Home of Branch trails. It’s a tough decision, and individuals within the District on many a great pot luck dinner, it’s a per- because you usually see a lot of wildlife at related pedestrian and bicycle issues. The fect setting for a relaxed evening with Big Shoals, including deer, wild turkey, Statewide Bicycle Pedestrian friends as we catch up and plan our rides fox and more and if the river is up, the Coordinator’s office in Tallahassee, works FDOT’s (l. to r.) Billy Hattaway, DeWayne for Saturday. roaring class-three rapids at Big Shoals. with and through the FDOT District Carver and Trenda McPherson Adventure in the White Springs area Coordinators. DeWayne’s background in knows no season. Spring and summer appointed to develop Florida’s Pedestrian transportation planning for both the really allow you to enjoy the river; fall and Bicycle Strategic Safety Plan, form a public and private sectors is essential to provides a kaleidoscope of colors; in win- Florida Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety guide district coordinators as Florida ter you can see past the pines, palms and Coalition, and lead the coalition to vigor- implements the recently adopted hardwood trees, deep into the forests. ously implement the plan as part of the Complete Streets policy. DeWayne initi- SBA provides directions to and descrip- focused initiative. Adopting a data-driv- ated face-to-face meetings for district tions of our off-road bike trails and road en approach, the program focused coordinators every six months, held routes, along with maps that include GPS resources where opportunities for bicy- throughout the state, to give coordinators QR codes, at the SBA website: cle/pedestrian safety improvements were SBA headquarters in White Springs wel- www.suwanneebike.org. Please see FBA Annual Awards, page 6 the greatest by using crash data to identi- comes outdoor adventure seekers. Summer 2015 3

Jacksonville Advocating a bicycle-friendly Florida Sopchoppy Orange Park

P.O. Box 2452, Oldsmar, FL 34677 City names denote board and Gainesville program staff member distribution. Is your area represented? Contact a board member today! Board of Directors Oldsmar Orlando Clearwater Jodi Hohlstein, President J. Steele Olmstead, Treasurer John Egberts Tampa 3838 Cardinal Oaks Circle 14517 N. 18th St. PO Box 118208 Executive Director Orange Park, FL 32065 Tampa, FL 33613 Gainesville, FL 32611 Becky Afonso Phone: 904-282-2180 Phone: 813-979-4949 Phone: 352-294-1685 250 Strathmore Avenue Port Charlotte [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Oldsmar FL 34677 Earl Lang, Vice President Tim Bol Chris LeDew 813-748-1513 1700 Tamiami Trail, E-5 301 E. Pine St., Ste 800 11867 Narrow Oak Lane South [email protected] Port Charlotte, FL 33948 Orlando, FL 32801 Jacksonville FL 32223 Phone: 941-258-3400 Phone: 407-393-6691 Phone: 904-613-5833 Administrative Assistant [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Laura Hallam 367 Buckhorn Creek Road Jeff Hohlstein, Secretary Jim Dodson Sopchoppy FL 32358 3838 Cardinal Oaks Circle 310 Wildwood Way Phone: 407-399-9961 Membership Orange Park, FL 32065 Clearwater, FL 33756 [email protected] E-mail: Phone: 904-282-2180 Phone: 727-446-0840 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Advisory Board Chris Burns, Jacksonville Bicycle/ Steve Diez, Hernando County MPO Dwight Kingsbury, Historian Dan Moser, Columnist for Fort Myers Lisa Walker, Public Affairs Pedestrian Advisory Committee Chair [email protected] [email protected] Florida Weekly [email protected] [email protected] Keri Caffrey, Co-Founder David Henderson, Past President & Henry N. Lawrence, III, Past President Randall Williams, FBA Messenger CyclingSavvy & ABEA Executive Miami-Dade County MPO & Founding Member Roger Pierce, Florida Bicycle Touring [email protected] Director; [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Calendar Dan Connaughton, Director, Florida Herb Hiller, Journalist Laura Minns, Central Florida Regional [email protected] Traffic & Bicycle Safety Education [email protected] Transportation Authority (LYNX) John Sinibaldi, Jr., St. Petersburg Program; [email protected] [email protected] Bicycle Club [email protected]

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President’s message... Summer heats up rides...and advocacy Jodi Hohlstein ere we are half way through This was sad news for those of us who You also should revisit the FBA web the second quarter of 2015 ride our bicycles and advocate for safer site. There is a lot of great information and I don’t know about y’all riding conditions for the cycling commu- there and Becky has done a great job but the time just keeps fly- nity. updating and making it easy to navigate. ing by for me. The accident statistics are moving in And now is the time to make sure you The short days of winter have passed the wrong direction. Florida accounts for are checking the Florida Touring and here in Northeast Florida, the long, 17% of national bicycle accidental deaths. Calendar, linked from the FBA home hot days have not yet begun so the bicy- We have 3+ times the number of bicy- page, for the best rides for the remainder cling time is very enjoyable. cle fatalities (per 10K bike commuters) of the year. Heck, we have even had some There were a few April showers and the than California. rides listed already for 2016! Check out In closing, I hope you enjoy what is left May winds have been a bit stronger up We have FBA member clubs and indi- the calendar to see what great rides here of spring and I hope summer is kind to our way but the cycling weather couldn’t vidual member advocates throughout in Florida and neighboring states have us with not so hot and humid weather be better up here. Hope it’s great where Florida working on local and state issues been posted so far. and no major storms! ever you are riding as well! to help turn these numbers around. We Many of our member clubs raise We are lucky in that we do live in At our last FBA board meeting we wel- need to support them when they ask for money to take care of their administra- Florida—where most of us can ride our comed two new board members, Chris our help. tive cost from the revenue they earn bikes 12 months a year. LeDew and Jim Dodson (see story Your Executive Director, Becky Afonso, from these rides. So plan ahead and don’t We are far more fortunate than others below). We are happy to have Chris and has been crisscrossing the state present- miss out on any of the great rides. in that respect aren’t we? Jim join the board and look forward to ing FBA Annual Awards and attending Get some friends together and make it See you on the road. Be Safe. Be Seen. working with them. meetings to represent us in the cycling a cycling event for all of you. Be Relevant...RIDE BIG!! You probably already know of the community. Take a few moments to read demise of HB231 in April, victim of the the Tuesday blogs to keep up with what early ending session. Becky, FBA and FBA members are doing. FBA Board welcomes new members

FYI on FTBSEP and Safe Routes to School t its spring quarterly meeting held The T2 Center houses the Florida Ain Vero Beach, the board appointed Pedestrian / Bicycle Safety Resource cen- Florida Traffic and Bicycle Safety Education Program two new members: Jim Dodson ter, which distributes bicycle helmets and (Clearwater) and Chris LeDew safety materials to local governments and (Jacksonville). non-profit agencies around the state. The Florida Traffic and Bicycle Safety Education Program (FTBSEP) is a state- Before UF, Chris wPSLFE
GPS 27 years wide, comprehensive, pedestrian and bicycle safety education program that Jim Dodson with FDOT focusing on Traffic Oper instructs school teachers, community professionals, and others how to teach Jim is a Florida ations and Safety Engineering in both pedestrian and bicycle safety to children. Teaching children safer traffic behaviors, boy, born and the Ft. Lauderdale and Jacksonville areas. such as stopping at the edge, searching and scanning, signaling, and avoiding raised in Sanford. hazards are skills that can help save lives and reduce injuries. During his time at FDOT he was He attended FSU involved in various Community Traffic Program title: Florida Traffic and Bicycle Safety Education Program for his under- Safety Teams using Engineering, graduate and Organization: University of Florida and the Florida Department of Trans- Education and Enforcement to achieve went on to gradu- portation Safety Office Traffic Safety goals. Among other things, ate from FSU he became more aware of the safety con- Website: http://safety.hhp.ufl.edu College of Law. cerns of bicyclists and bicycle Target audience: Schoolteachers and community professionals to serve He served four years in the Air Force as commuters trying to survive in an as instructors for elementary, middle, and high school-aged children. an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate and infrastructure built primarily for then worked in Clearwater for five years Training Workshops: motorists. as a prosecutor with the State Attorney’s In Jacksonville, Chris served as the ● Eight-hour (one day) workshop for schoolteachers Office before joining the U.S. Attorney’s FDOT representative on the Bike/Ped Office in Tampa, where he worked in the ● Six-hour workshop for community professionals Advisory Committee. There he worked *FTBSEP workshops are funded by the FDOT Safety Office civil division defending medical malprac- to build pedestrian and bicycle infra- and are provided at no cost. tice cases. Jim entered private practice structure to help reduce the crash rate and was with a firm in Clearwater for for our most vulnerable road users. ALL COURSES AND WORKSHOPS ARE CONDUCTED BY MEMBERS some 17 years before opening his own OF THE FTBSEP REGIONAL TRAINING TEAM WHO ARE CERTIFIED Chris earned a Bachelors degree in office in 2001. He is a personal injury Civil Engineering from the UF and a BY THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS (LCI), AND/OR CYCLING lawyer with a special emphasis on bicycle SAVVY (CYCLING SAVVY INSTRUCTOR). Masters in Transportation Engineering accident victims. Jim and his wife have from UCF. If you would like more information, to host/coordinate a workshop, or if two adult children and six grandchildren. Studying advanced traffic engineering you would be interested in becoming a Regional Trainer please call He’s a cyclist among other outdoor inter- concepts introduced Chris to the idea of (352) 294-1685 or e-mail [email protected] ests. He is a strong advocate for bicycle “Complete Streets” and the importance Florida Safe Routes to School (SRTS) safety and looks forward to bringing his of building roads on a human scale. perspective to the Chris believes that focusing on the pri- In addition to the FTBSEP, there are numerous pedestrian and bicycle safety board. education programs for children located regionally throughout the state. For macy of the human in a transportation example, Florida SRTS funds 15 programs in the following counties: Chris LeDew system is the way to give legitimacy to Charlotte, Collier, Hernando, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lee, Manatee, Miami- Chris is the the bicycle as a mode of transportation. Dade, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, and St. Lucie. Director of the Chris’s favorite quote: You’re not stuck in traffic, you are the traffic. For more information, or to get involved locally, please call (352) 294-1685 or Transportation e-mail [email protected]. Technology Visit “About FBA” on our web site for Transfer Center at more about our board members, staff UF in Gainesville. and advisors. Summer 2015 5

Executive Director’s corner... Progress often requires patience...and a plan

Becky Afonso, Director ummer makes me think of ❏ Provides an exemption for vehicles ❏ Requires traffic education courses to lemonade, a cold, refreshing violating a no-passing zone when pass- include instruction on traffic laws relat- beverage that’s not too sweet, ing a vulnerable user. ing to the rights and safety of vulnera- not too tart and quenches ❏ It is unlawful to harass, taunt, or ble users. your thirst. maliciously throw an object at or in the ❏ Requires the driver license and com- I enjoy lemonade, but I don’t drink it direction of a person riding a bicycle. mercial driver license examination to on a regular basis. Maybe I just don’t develop understanding and nurture good ❏ Allows a bicyclist to take the center include testing of an applicant’s knowl- thirst for it. relationships with legislators and staff. of the lane if the lane is less than 14 edge of traffic laws relating to the Summer also makes me think of heat This is not a one-time and done strate- feet wide and is not adjacent to a bicy- rights and safety of vulnerable users. and humidity, although I have this gy. This is FBA legislative policy moving cle lane that is at least 5 feet wide. ❏ Provides severability. thought most of the time in Florida. forward, to educate and to encourage our Florida weather can be, at times, ❏ In addition to any other penalty The bill went before four legislative members to educate. unbearable. It can also be perfect. imposed, if a violation contributed to committees in three months time, suf- It’s going to take time and it’s going to Yes, there are good days and there are the bodily injury of a vulnerable user, a fered a few edits, and came within take people, but I’m optimistic. bad days. I’ve learned over the years to fine of not more than $2,000 shall be moments of moving towards the It’s how I’m going to spend my sum- enjoy the good days, and when there are imposed and the driver license sus- Governor for signature. mer, taking lemons and making lemon- bad days, think about the good days to pended for 6 months. These penalties The progress of HB 231 stopped on ade. come. can be delayed for 1 year under condi- April 27 when the Florida House abrupt- I’m getting thirsty just thinking about It takes practice, this kind of optimism, tions that the offender complete a traf- ly ended their session and abruptly it, are you? but it has its rewards. The trick is to keep fic safety course and perform between ended HB 231. practicing and be patient. 100 to 200 hours of community service. Just like that, Florida remains a state The same holds true for advocacy. An extension may be granted for good without a vulnerable-user law. cause. Upon completion of the course Case in point: House Bill 231. Time to pull optimism from that bag of and community service the fine and HB 231 initially was summarized as fol- tricks. This time, however, our optimism driver license suspension will be vacat- lows: comes with purpose in the form of an ed. action plan and obtainable results. Specifically, the bill ❏ The action plan is simple enough and ❏ Defines Bodily Injury and Vulnerable Requires a law enforcement officer to note on the traffic citation if said vio- something learned from attending the User of a Right of Way or Vulnerable National Bike Summit this past March— User. lation contributed to the bodily injury of a vulnerable user. don’t just lobby, educate. ❏ Provides that a person operating a It is the intention of Florida Bicycle ❏ vehicle who overtakes and passes a vul- A mandatory hearing is required Association to do just that. nerable user of a public right-of-way before a designated official for any FBA will produce an educational com- proceeding in the same direction may infraction of passing a vehicle in an ponent to take to legislators and staff this not make a right turn at an intersection unsafe manner, passing and turning in fall, prior to the next session. or into a private road or driveway front of a vulnerable user in an unsafe With the help of our partners, spon- unless the turn can be made at a safe manner, and a careless driving violation sors, members and other stakeholders, distance from the vulnerable user with that contributes to bodily injury of a face-to-face discussion will ensue in reasonable safety and will not impede vulnerable user of a public right-of-way. order to educate, and in the process, the travel of the vulnerable user.

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opportunity to experience different Bicycle Friendly Community: South With more than 20 years as a trails advo- of leaving the scene of a crash so they regions and share best practices. Lake County cate, Mickey is one of the champions for mirror the penalties for DUI crashes. DeWayne knows that to improve the Home to Clermont, Groveland, Mascotte, connected trails in Florida. He has par- With the passage of this bill, for the first conditions for bicyclists and pedestrians Minneola, Montverde BOE
South Lake ticularly demonstrated his ability as the time in Florida Statutes bicyclJTUs and in Florida, needed physical changes to County proclaims to be the Center of Park Manager for the Cross Florida pedestrians were defined as “vulnerable roadways and cultural changes within Health, Wellness and Fitness. South Lake Greenway. A series of events transformed road users,” which is a necessary strategy FDOT will require sustained, long-term Chamber’s Sports & Tourism Committee this corridor from one of the nation’s to increase penalties, and serve as a efforts to be effective. along with South Lake Hospital and The largest uncompleted public works project deterrent for errant drivers. Cycling Hub, a gold-level bicycle friendly to a world-class greenway. This 80,000- Bike Business: Bike Walk Coral Gables, business, led an initiative to make Lake acre, 110-mile corridor is the largest Special Recognition: Dan Moser John Swain, Chair County as bicycle-friendly as possible. managed area in the Florida State Parks Dan has worn system and a major backbone spine in many hats during the Florida Greenways and Trails System. his association Mickey is responsible for the new bridge with FBA that over the Withlacoochee River near began in 1998 Dunnellon and has affected significant, when he joined long-range positive change in public pol- the board of direc- icy to benefit the Florida Greenways and tors. His leader- Trails System by establishing and pro- ship and expertise moting the CFG as a model linear con- helped pave the servation and recreation area. He has way for the many Dan Moser
assisted in establishing policies and pro- successes FBA has grams that help guide local communities achieved over the years. In 2008 he in planning multi-modal, healthy and resigned from the board but was quickly environmentally friendly places. Mickey put to work on a contractual basis as the takes every opportunity to not only fur- conference director for FBA’s 2008 ther the development of trails, but helps ProBike/ProWalk Florida conference. His to educate the public about their impor- duties expanded to the role of program tance, and how they benefit health, the director, a position he held until the fall environment and the economy. of 2014. Dan’s outgoing personality, tire- less energy, especially at special events, Bike Walk Coral Gables recipients with mayor and council members Volunteer: Dr. Mickey Witte and overall knowledge of bicycle educa- As a neuroscientist, triathlete and advo- tion are just a few of his strengths. In cate in Miami, Mickey helped develop addition to Dan’s FBA duties, he consult- the University of Miami’s BikeSafe® ed with a variety of organizations Program, and served on Miami-Dade throughout Southwest Florida to teach County’s Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory injury prevention, driver education and Committee. Aware that the county could bicycle/pedestrian education. As a do a lot better for its citizens in terms of regional trainer for the Florida Traffic providing the safe infrastructure charac- and Bicycle Safety Education program, teristic of Complete Streets, in the wake League Cycling Instructor and of another cyclist fatal tragedy occurring CyclingSavvy Instructor, Dan has taught in the bike lane on Key Biscayne, she hundreds of students of all ages. Dan is a helped launch the Aaron Cohen Road founding member of BikeWalkLee and Safety Initiative with others in the com- serves on its steering group. He has munity who wanted help stop the unnec- served in leadership positions on the essary deaths of cyclists on the roadways. City of Fort Myers Bicycle/Pedestrian The community’s work led to the cre- Advisory Board, Lee County BPAC, Lee South Lake County award recipients with FBA ED Becky Afonso (2nd from rt.) ation of Aaron Cohen Life Protection MPO Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinating Act. Since the passage of this law, Mickey Committee, Lee County Injury Bike Walk Coral Gables (BWCG) pro- These efforts paid off when South Lake has continued her efforts to make roads Prevention Coalition, Healthy Lee motes a safe and friendly environment County earned the League of American safer for cyclists and pedestrians through Coalition and the Fort Myers Track Club. for cyclists and pedestrians by providing Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Community her involvement with the Dolphins He also writes a column for The News- programs and events to educate the com- designation at the bronze level. The next Cycling Challenge and Plan Z for Miami, Press and is involved with the organiza- munity. BWCG promotes the accessibili- initiative, “Pedaling to Platinum,” make
an initiative to convert Rickenbacker tion of just about every running, biking, ty of streets and trails for cyclists and people the top transportation priority in Causeway into Rickenbacker Park. walking or festival throughout Lee and pedestrians so they may enjoy the City’s Lake County and sets even higher goals. surrounding counties. A Lee County res- beauty and lush canopy. In partnership Clermont, the self-designated ‘Choice of Elected Official Champion: Senator ident for over 40 years Dan has influ- with Coral Gables Museum, BWCG pro- Champions’ is encouraging future Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, District 40 enced positive change throughout vides family-friendly bicycle tours to Coast-to-Coast Connector trail users to After the driver of a hit-and-run crash Southwest Florida. places of interest, led by experienced ride “Meet us in the Middle.” South Lake that killed cyclist Aaron Cohen escaped We have more award recipients to show leaders. Tours provide year-round cycling County Chamber of Commerce has serious penalties due to a loophole in you next issue of the FBA Messenger. opportunities in the city. The Gables Bike identified over 20 community partners Florida’s law, local advocates were able to Watch for it in September 2015. Tour, held every third Sunday of the to help accomplish what’s next. rally local support, and recruite Senator Visit floridabicycle.org/annual-awards month, starts at the museum and Miguel Diaz de la Portilla to sponsor a now for the complete list and for more includes museum admission. These tours Trails Manager: Mickey Thomason, bill to be known as the Aaron Cohen Life information on the awards program. offer bicycling fun and a different theme, Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Protection Act. This bill would provide Nominations for 2015 will open in route and a little history of the city. Greenway harsher penalties to drivers found guilty October. Summer 2015 7

Bicycle medical bills – who pays what? by Christopher G. Burns, Esq.

ou are riding your bicycle. insurance max of $10,000 in payments vehicle, and you crash without the vehi- likely minimized their injuries by avoid- Suddenly a car, or a bus, or has been reached so that auto insurance cle actually touching you? ing a collision, were not covered. a trash truck, or maybe a doesn’t pay at all? Florida Courts have not agreed on If you have payment related questions motorcycle pulls directly These bills should be submitted to your whether the bicycle rider is entitled to about bicycle crashes and medical bills into your path. You cannot health insurance, such as BlueCross PIP benefits. The Florida law on PIP contact an attorney who specializes in elude the vehicle—you suf- BlueShield, United Healthcare, Aetna, benefits (Florida Statute 627.736) says all bicycle crash cases. You can contact me, fer a collision. You need to go to the hos- Tricare, etc. auto insurance policies must “provide Christopher Burns, directly at (904) 632- pital or be evaluated by a doctor. You live After your bike accident, your PIP auto personal injury protection when the poli- 2424 or [email protected]. in Florida. insurance benefits are “primary” and cy holder is ‘struck’ by a motor vehicle How are the medical bills supposed to your health insurance is the “secondary” and suffers injury.” Christopher G. Burns is an attorney who be paid? What if you don’t have health insurer. Thankfully, certain Florida Courts have has specialized in defending the rights of insurance? So many of my clients are On a given bill, auto insurance PIP interpreted this law to include PIP cover- injured cyclists for more than 30 years. He confused by who pays! benefits will pay 80% and then your age where the cyclist crashed to AVOID is the Chairperson for the Jacksonville health insurance can pay the balance due being struck by the vehicle. (Fla.) Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory If You are Hit by a Car on Your Bike on the bill. This is abundantly fair. It would be Committee. Consultations are free of If hit by a car, you are entitled to have Once your PIP insurance has reached ludicrous for cyclists to be covered who charge. your medical bills paid by your own auto its limit of benefits, then the health were hit by cars, when other cyclists, who insurance despite that the bike crash was insurance becomes the primary insurer. not your fault. Your car insurance applies Your attorney can still seek compensa- even though your own car was not tion from the at-fault driver, vehicle involved in the crash. owner, or their auto insurers for the The basic medical bill coverage under medical expenses you have incurred. your auto insurance is called “Personal Injury Protection” or “PIP” or “No Fault Ensuring the bills are paid Benefits.” How can you make sure that all the This coverage is “primary” for your insurers, auto and health, are bound to medical bills, meaning your auto insur- pay the bills submitted? ance is the first insurer who is supposed 1. It is critically important that your to pay the bills. bike crash medical bills are submitted to Many cyclists ask me if this is unfair. the insurers as soon as possible. Some They often ask, “Why should MY insur- auto and health insurance companies ance have to pay my medical bills, when decline to pay medical bills if they are I did nothing wrong?” not submitted in a timely manner. They then add, “Will my auto insur- When you go to the hospital or doctor, ance cancel me or raise my rates?” ask them to submit your medical bills to It is fair! You have paid money (premi- your auto insurance, and if you have it, ums) to your auto insurer for this exact your health insurance—on every claim— type of insurance coverage under your from the very beginning. policy. 2. Try to keep track of how your medi- Have You been injured In Florida, it is mandatory that all auto cal bills are being submitted and being insurance policies provide these PIP ben- considered by the insurers. wHile cYcling? efits. Believe it or not, the auto insurer Many auto insurer and health insurers ( i have. That’s why i’ll fight for the negligent vehicle driver does not give their customers on-line access to the have to pay these medical bills at first, claims submitted. By going on-line, you so hard for you.) can check to make sure the insurer nor does his/her auto insurance. Chris Burns is not your typical personal injury There is a saving grace to this: your received the bills, and see how much was auto insurance cannot cancel you or raise paid and why. attorney. As an avid rider, he combines his your rates because benefits were paid for experience on the road with his expertise If you don’t own a car an accident that was not your fault. What if you don’t own a car, and don’t and insight in the courtroom. This unique Limits imposed by law live with a family member or relative perspective provides cyclists across Florida Are there limits on how much auto who owns a car? insurance will pay for bike crash-related Then you are still entitled to PIP or No with the representation they deserve. medical bills? Fault benefits under an auto insurance Your race for compensation begins here. Yes. In Florida, medical bills from your policy. You get these benefits to pay your bike crash (when in a collision with a medical bills from the owner of the car) will not be 100% covered by your opposing car’s auto insurance. PIP. Your PIP auto insurance will gener- You are entitled to these PIP benefits ally pay 80% of all reasonable medical whether the accident was your fault, the bills, unless you have purchased extraor- other driver’s fault, the fault of both of 904- 632- 2424 dinary (and not basic) coverage. The you, or nobody’s fault. You are entitled to maximum payments for all medical bills have 80% of each reasonable medical for a single bike crash total $10,000. bills paid up to $10,000 maximum bene- Once your auto insurance has paid fits. $10,000 in PIP benefits (with basic cov- Crashes resulting from crash avoidance erage), the benefits are “exhausted.” What if you are in a bike crash where What happens after auto insurance you swerve to avoid being hit by the pays 80% of a given medical bill? Who pays the difference? What if the auto 8 Florida Bicycle Association

Ask a lawyer... Essential statutes to carry with you by J. Steele Olmstead, Esq.

ou’ve just witnessed a crash. yield the right-of-way to any vehicle tion exists making it necessary to drive to The bad news, you were in it. approaching from the opposite direction....” the left of the center of the highway.” The other driver comes to 316.122 316.0875(3) you and says, “Why did you Motorists’ Right turns It’s not a bike lane unless it’s 4 feet do that?” “Both the approach for a right turn and AND marked There are no other witnesses so what’s the turn are to be made as closely as prac- You don’t have to ride in the gutter; it’s the law? Here’s my “Portable Lawyer ticable to the right-hand curb or edge of not the roadway, “...That portion of a Advice” list of statutes. Cut out, fold in the roadway.” 316.151(1)(a) highway improved, designed, or ordinarily half and laminate for your carrying com- used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the partment. And they have to signal the last 100 feet before a turn berm or shoulder...” 316.003(42) On the road, Bicycles are vehicles to all “A signal of intention to turn must be Bicycles can be driven on sidewalks other vehicles given during the last 100 feet traveled by a “A cyclist riding on a sidewalk or cross- “Every person propelling a vehicle by vehicle before turning. If a cyclist needs walk has the rights and duties of a pedes- human power has all of the rights and all both hands for control, the signal need not trian.” 316.2065(9), but “...shall yield the of the duties applicable to the driver of be given continuously.” 316.155(2) right-of-way to any pedestrian...” any other vehicle under this [Traffic stat- 316.2065(10) utes chapter]” 316.2065(1) Same rules, Can’t stop or suddenly decrease speed same rights. Sidewalks are not designed for bicycle without signal speeds. Local ordinances may prohibit Duty to Exercise Due Care “No person may suddenly decrease ... bicycles on sidewalks. “Every driver of a vehicle shall exercise speed... without first given appropriate sig- due care to avoid colliding with any pedes- nal to the driver or any vehicle immediate- Attorney J. Steele Olmstead practices law trian or bicyclist.” 316.130(15) ly to the rear, when there is opportunity to statewide from offices in Tampa. One of give such signal.“ 316.155(3) his specialties is bicycle law and he’ll even Bicycle may use full lane come to you...wherever you got broken. “Any person operating a bicycle upon a Yield to Bicycle Drivers roadway at less than the normal speed of “The driver of a vehicle emerging from an traffic ... shall ride in the lane marked for alley, building, private road or driveway bicycle use or, if no lane is marked for shall stop the vehicle immediately prior to Share the Road Mini Grants available bicycle use, as close as practicable to the driving onto a sidewalk crossing, and shall Bike Florida and Share the Road invite If your Safe Routes to School program right-hand curb or edge of the roadway yield to all vehicles and pedestrians which your organization to apply for a Share needs event funding, we might be able to except [when]: 1... overtaking and passing are so close thereto as to constitute an the Road Mini Grant. help! Infrastructure projects may also fit another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in immediate hazard.” 316.125(2) Through the sale of “Share the Road” the funding parameters. the same direction. 2... preparing for a left Cars passing too close specialty license plates, and sponsoring ❏ $2,000.00 maximum turn at an intersection or into a private “The driver of a vehicle overtaking anoth- partners like BILL BONE BIKE LAW, ❏ Applications accepted from Non- road or driveway. 3.... reasonably neces- er vehicle proceeding in the same direction Bike Florida and Share the Road can Profit Organizations and Government sary to avoid any condition or potential shall pass to the left thereof at a safe dis- make these funds available to cycling Agencies conflict, including, but not limited to, a tance and shall not again drive to the right organizations, city or county govern- fixed or moving object, parked or moving side of the roadway until safely clear of the ments and school parent teacher organi- ❏ Applications received vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian, animal, sur- overtaken vehicle. The driver of a vehicle zations (PTOs) or just about anyone continuously, grants awarded quarterly face hazard, turn lane, or substandard- actively promoting safe cycling or cyclist overtaking a bicycle or other non-motor- Visit ShareTheRoad.org for an width lane [a lane too narrow for a bicy- and driver education. ized vehicle must pass the bicycle or other Application and Terms of use. cle and another vehicle to travel safely side Some of the most common awards non-motorized vehicle at a safe distance of Share the Road welcomes BILL BONE by side...], which makes it unsafe to con- fund new bicycle purchases or repairs for not less than 3 feet between the vehicle BIKE LAW as our newest Mini Grant tinue along the right-hand curb or edge or organizations administering education and the bicycle or other non-motorized sponsor. within a bicycle lane. 316.2065(5)(a) programs, especially those teaching the vehicle.” 316.083 Like Bike Florida and Share the Road, Florida Traffic and Bicycle Safety Cars can’t turn in front of bicycle Crossing Double lines to give bicycle BILL BONE BIKE LAW is dedicated to Education Program. Drivers drivers space the bicycle safety message. We have also funded requests to pur- “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn “The prohibition of passing in a no-pass- It is rare to see an organization with chase Share the Road signage in commu- to the left within an intersection or into ing zone does not apply when an obstruc- this much passion for cycling. an alley, private road, or driveway shall nities around the state. Summer 2015 9

State initiative for green mobility... WHEELS to roll Nov. 11-15 GREET FLORIDA’S by Herb Hiller TRANSPORTATION FUTURE yclists with their bikes Beach a breakthrough leader in green will ride free on Tri-Rail mobility. November 11-15 as part of “WHEELS isn’t just another bunch of a green mobility initiative— rides with a street festival,” says manage- WHEELS—to make bikes, ment committee chair Victor Dover. transit and trails the sane standard for “Any car owner knows the way that mad- how Floridians get around. cap traffic passes for normal. Five days of guided and self-guided “We’re going to empower people to re- trail and road rides will take place think how they get around and make throughout Miami-Dade County. their wishes heard.” Bike prizes, swag and music will liven a The event will pay tribute to a long-for- bike-in street party in South Miami, one gotten initiator of today’s LAB, Kirk of Florida’s most bike friendly cities. Munroe, who lived and biked for 30 Metrorail and the M-Path with its years from his home in Coconut Grove. extensions bisect downtown as part of a All five days of WHEELS will be cost- trail system that loops 42 miles south free or almost so. through the county. Everyone who registers for any part of Videos will show how to bring bikes the program will be eligible to win one of safely on and off trains. Programs of bike five free bikes and swag. safety training will reach all ages. Out-of-area visitors will find hotel People ready to expand their commut- rates that start below $45 per person per ing options from cars alone will find night in shared rooms. individuals and families of commuters Sponsors of WHEELS include the that frequently travel by bike and transit Natural Resources Defense Council, to talk to during the street party. League of American Bicyclists, FDOT, LAB’s Andy Clarke, Walkable SFRTA, East Coast Greenway Alliance, Communities’ Dan Burden, and East Florida Greenways and Trails Coast Greenway Alliance Executive Foundation, Florida Bicycle Association, Director Dennis Markatos-Soriano will Miami-Dade Department of Parks, highlight one conference session that Recreation and Open Spaces, Miami- Ryan Gravel of the Atlanta BeltLine will Dade Public Schools, the City of South keynote. Miami, Greater Miami Chamber of A second session will describe how Commerce, Everglades Bicycle Club, Florida’s fast-forward trails program ben- Green Mobility Network, and Dover, efits cities around Florida, and how pro- Kohl & Partners, among others. bike, pro-walk contracts between devel- For more info: www.wheelsflorida.org, opers and advocates are making Delray or [email protected].

NOVEMBER 11 - 15, 2015

TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE ON BIKES-TRANSIT-TRAILS SORBA Orlando • ROLL on 5 days of guided and self-guided rides (FREE) • RUN when Miami’s running clubs take to the trail network (FREE) SORBA Orlando, a chapter of • PARTY at the Saturday Bike-In Street Party in South Miami (FREE) IMBA-SORBA, is a non-profit • ENJOY a car-free street, at the Sunday morning ciclovia (FREE) 501(c)(3) organization dedicated • LEARN how to bring your bike through Tri-Rail and Metrorail sta- to protecting and improving moun- tions and onto trains (Tri-Rail: FREE) tain biking in central Florida. The • CELEBRATE Kirk Munroe, Florida’s frst bicycling hero, founder of organization is committed to being today’s League of American Bicyclists in 1882 (FREE) an advocate for all mountain bik- • GET INSPIRED by walkability guru Dan Burden, League chief Andy ers, building and maintaining trails, Clarke, Ryan Gravel of the Atlanta BeltLine, and Dennis Markatos- teaching proper trail use, riding Soriano of the East Coast Greenway Alliance (FREE) techniques, and working with local • HELP shape plans for the Underline, a 10-mile, world-class linear and state agencies on opening up more green space for trails in and park (FREE) around central Florida. • ADVOCATE for the Ludlam Trail, Plan Z for the Rickenbacker Causeway, and the East Coast Greenway (FREE) Most notably, SORBA Orlando is working in conjunction with Wekiva Springs State Park to create the new Markham Wood trails; 6-miles and For event schedule updates, to sign up, and more counting of off-road fun open to the public. visit wheelsforida.org Visit sorbaorlando.com to learn more about SORBA Orlando and to be a @wheelsforida part of this central Florida mountain biking community. \WheelsFL 10 Florida Bicycle Association

Bike to Work (and school) Week ride FDOT State Bike/Ped Coordinator DeWayne Carver (captain) and son, Kenneth (stoker), wear their FBA Bike Month shirts with pride on a tan- dem ride to school during Bike to Work Week in Tallahassee. Kenneth, took his first solo ride home from school (Dad was behind with the camera) during Bike to Work Week. Quiet neighborhood streets provide “safe routes to school” through classic urban design principles, like yield streets and on-street parking.

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Do you have a question about the laws related to bicycling? As part of the Bicycle Law Enforcement Program, FBA maintains a web site to provide a place to ask questions about the laws – FLBikeLaw.org. Questions come direct to FBA via Ask Geo @ FlBikeLaw.org* the “Contact FBA” form from our main web site, floridabicycle.org and from other sources George Martin as well. Herein is a very limited sample of questions and answers found on the site. Go online for more.

Lighting requirements or more lines of moving traffic in each This is the case even if a bicycle lane is The bicyclist, just as any other overtak- Nathan asked: How is the law sup- direction; present between the travel lane and the en vehicle, has the right of way and the Qposed to be interpreted with respect (c) Upon a one-way street, or upon any curb. The bicycle lane is part of the motor vehicle driver must wait until it is to the rear reflector, since reflectors don’t roadway on which traffic is restricted to roadway. safe to turn. The following statutes apply: “exhibit light” without something shining one direction of movement, where the That is the reason a properly striped s. 316.083 – Overtaking and Passing... on them? roadway is free from obstructions and of bicycle lane will change from a solid (1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking sufficient width for two or more lines of white line to a dashed line for 50-200 feet another vehicle proceeding in the same “Every bicycle in use between sunset and moving vehicles. from the intersection. direction shall … pass to the left thereof at sunrise shall be equipped with a lamp on That tells motorists they should move a safe distance, and shall not again drive the front exhibiting a white light visible (2) The driver of a vehicle may overtake to the far right and cyclists that they are and pass another vehicle on the right only to the right side of the roadway until safely from a distance of at least 500 feet to the not required to keep right if the intersec- clear of the overtaken vehicle … The driv- front and a lamp and reflector on the under conditions permitting such move- tion is an “unsafe condition”. ment in safety. In no event shall such er of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle … must rear each exhibiting a red light visible Some bike lanes are not correctly pass … at a safe distance of not less than 3 from a distance of 600 feet to the rear.” movement be made by driving off the striped, leading to confusion. pavement or main-traveled portion of the feet between the vehicle and If the motorist does legally the bicycle. Lacking any statutory language or roadway. and safely move to the right Acase law to the contrary, I would Strictly speaking, a bicyclist leaving the edge of the roadway ahead s. 316.085 – Limitations on guess that the requirement in s. 316.2065 roadway to pass other vehicles on the of the cyclist, that prevents Overtaking, Passing, – Bicycle Regulations for reflectors to right on a paved shoulder, then moving the bicyclist from moving to Changing Lanes... emit the light visible for 600 feet would back into the “main-traveled portion of the right of the vehicle. (2) No vehicle shall be be when illuminated by a light source the roadway,” could be construed as vio- If that is the case, the driven from a direct course … such as a car headlight. But the para- lating subsection (2) above. cyclist should wait safely until the driver has deter- graph also requires a lamp and reflector In such a case, it might be argued that behind the other vehicle. mined that the vehicle is not on the rear. the cyclist never left the “pavement.” You The best position is in the being approached or passed I suggest asking an attorney familiar will need to seek legal advice, which we travel lane directly behind by any other vehicle in the with such matters for a legal opinion. don’t do here, to resolve that. the turning vehicle. lane or on the side to which That same bicyclist would be lawful if That prevents a “right the driver desires to move and Passing on the right always remaining on the paved shoulder. hook” by another overtaking that move can be completely Doc asked: If car traffic is traveling Approaching an intersection might make vehicle. made with safety and without slower than I am on my bicycle, Q that difficult though, since many undes- When the light changes, interfering with the safe oper- may I pass those vehicles on their right? ignated paved shoulders disappear at whether there is a bike lane ation of any vehicle approach- The road is quite wide, with a three to intersections. does not affect the require- ing from the same direction. four foot paved shoulder marked by a ments of the motor vehicle s. 316.155 – When Signal solid white line, but not marked as a bike Right turns and bike lanes operator in the illegal posi- Required lane. Anthony asked: If a vehicle is tion and the cyclist, when No person may turn a I presume on the streets where there is stopped at a red light intending to they both start moving. vehicle from a direct course or an official and marked bike lane I would Q make a right turn and a trailing bicyclist If the motor vehicle is fast- move right or left upon a be able to continue in the bike lane and pulls abreast of the car on the right, er than the cyclist, it highway unless and until such pass these slower vehicles on their right. intending to go straight, who has the becomes an overtaking and passing situ- movement can be made with reasonable right of way? ation. safety… You are correct about the bike lane, Must the vehicle wait for the bicyclist Awhich is part of the roadway. Watch to proceed or does the bicyclist wait for out when in a bike lane or paved shoul- the car to turn? der approaching the intersection due to right-turning motor vehicles. For simplicity, assume there is a There is no statute that prohibits driv- Acurb and gutter roadway. ing a bicycle on a paved shoulder. The The stopped motorist may be in viola- statute that applies to passing on the tion due to the position of the vehicle. right is this: The vehicle should be as far to the right s. 316.084 – When Overtaking on the as is practicable. Right is Permitted s. 316.151 – Required Position and (1) The driver of a vehicle may overtake Method of Turning at Intersections and pass on the right of another vehicle (1) The driver of a vehicle intending to only under the following conditions: turn at an intersection shall do so as fol- (a) When the vehicle overtaken is mak- lows: ing or about to make a left turn; (a) Right turn – Both the approach for (b) Upon a street or highway with a right turn and a right turn shall be unobstructed pavement not occupied by made as close as practicable to the right- parked vehicles of sufficient width for two hand curb or edge of the roadway.

*DISCLAIMER: The purpose of this column is to inform about bicycling laws. The material pro- vided here and through other means is for general informational purposes only and shall in no way constitute or be construed as legal advice by the officers, directors, agents or employees of the Florida Bicycle Association. If your experience in a court of law or on the streets differs from that presented, we want to know about it, but George Martin and FBA are not accountable for a ruling contrary to our interpretation of Florida Law or other consequences of cycling. You should seek legal advice on a particular situation. 12 Florida Bicycle Association

Visions of blueberries dancing in her head, driver sends rider to hospital... Blueberry picking causes crash Earl Lang n a beautiful Saturday someone’s daughter, but most important- tions and stringent rules) to operate a morning on Old Riverside ly she was a person, a person who was motor vehicle on public roads. Road near Punta Gorda, a loved by many. Injured by the crash, she The holder is only licensed as a capa- very popular route for bicy- was transported to the hospital by ambu- ble, not a superior or a preferred user. Thus, the investigation is performed cle riders, an “accident” lance. Too often, people on bicycles are without acknowledging the need to occurred. As is often the case, the driver defend- injured and killed by licensed drivers and determine who was at fault. The driver, in a convertible with the ed herself by claiming, “I didn’t see her! the driver neither receives any substantial Not seeing, not intending—or distract- top down, was on a mission: fresh blue- Why was she out here on the road any- penalty nor is held responsible for the ed by blueberries dancing in your head— berries from a farm on Old Riverside. way?” crash. is not a defense in most accidents. Why Intent on her mission and, apparently, It seems that this defense only works Only in bicycle crashes has a law offi- then, does it apply to accidents with peo- with blueberries dancing before her eyes, when it involves a person on a bicycle, cer stated, “The driver did not intend ple on bicycles? she didn’t see a line of 10 to 12 brightly not when it involves another motor vehi- harm to the other person. That is why we Not seeing is often construed as care- clad people on bicycles with flashing tail- cle. call it an accident* and no citation is less or reckless endangerment, failure to lights, travelling along the road. Under the laws of civilized nations, issued or fault is assigned.” yield, or not maintaining assured clear Spotting the sign for the blueberry dating back to the Magna Carta, people, Had the exact same crash occurred distance. farm, she turned into the driveway. With regardless of their chosen mode of trans- involving a vehicle other than a bicycle, a It appears that persons on bicycles are the top down, she could see everything portation, have an inalienable right to citation would have been issued and less equal under the law. around her, except a brightly clad person use the “Public Right of Way.” responsibility assigned. on a bicycle. A license and a huge vehicle do not When a bicycle is the vehicle in the los- *Merriam-Webster defines accident as “An When she turned, she struck and grant any superior privilege. An opera- ing side of an encounter, too often the unexpected happening causing loss or injury, knocked a woman rider to the ground. tor’s permit or license only identifies you licensed driver’s claim that “I didn’t see which is not due to any fault or misconduct This 56-year old bicyclist could have as one judged by the government as them” is sufficient for the law officer to on the part of the person injured but for been a grandmother, mother, sister, or being capable and allowed (with restric- exonerate the driver. which legal relief may be sought.” [emphasis added]

with whose support we secured our club Thank you sponsors, Nathan and Birth of a bicycle club kits. We wear the kits on our formal Safetti. rides. We also receive super bike If you see us, say “hello.” If you are in by Frank Roberts mechanical care and service from Mr. New Smyrna Beach, come ride with us! Frank Roberts contacted FBA back in practice rides supplemented with a Nathan Robey at Fox Firestone. We look forward to meeting you. March asking for help to promote their monthly informal group ride (sometimes newly formed bicycle club. We asked with other organizations). Frank to tell us the club’s story. We are not interested in coming in first e are the RIVERSEDGE RIDERS or care if we come in last. We are about Wof New Smyrna Beach, formed in enjoying the ride and each other. We March, 2014, as we prepared for Bike check out interesting encounters along Maine. the route; I take pictures to document for We are small but numbers are not what Facebook (Like us @Riversedge Riders) we’re after. Our slogan is “Friends and we enjoy what God has provided. Riding with Friends.” Whether it be old That doesn’t mean that we creep along; friends or future friends, we want our we usually average 13 to 18 mph. club to be a group that enjoys riding and Our group has been blessed with cor- the camaraderie of each other. porate financial support to help defray We are all currently road bikers, tour- start-up expenses. Our thanks to Mr. ing primarily, but we are not bike snobs. Larry Mullinax (Mullinax Ford, New We have four male and three female Smyrna Beach), REC of Edgewater, Mr. members and welcome diversity. Andy Pallemaerts with Fox Firestone We organize a monthly trail or event Bicycles and Mr. Lee Griffith of Hidden ride. We also have organized individual Lakes Golf, both of New Smyrna Beach, Summer 2015 13

East Coast Greenway tour... Four-state south Atlantic trail corridor tour will focus on area’s cultural inheritance and support local economy

t. Johns County will mark the Atiba Mbiwan of Atlanta, coach of the For the East Coast Greenway Alliance, Soriano of the Durham-based nonprofit. finish of a four-state tour of BRAG Dream Team, one of the July tour its partnership with the corridor com- “It’s one of our strategies for getting our the East Coast Greenway organizers. mission is “an important exercise in the trail built. People who ride long distances along its overlap with “We want the corridor to become a placemaking of travel,” according to always want to know, ‘When I’m here, America’s largest national destination for outdoors people who can executive director Dennis Markatos- where am I?’” heritage area, the 550-mile Gullah steep awhile in the culture. Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor. “We see this ride becoming an annual A multi-racial group of 25 bicyclists— event, though done in smaller chunks, about half high school seniors—will start with time for immersing in the culture, their two-week tour July 11 in Chapel and encouraging others.” Hill, North Carolina, and finish in St. Johns River Riders is organizing the Armstrong on the Palatka-St. Augustine Florida tour portion together with State Trail known for hosting cyclists. Mbiwan’s group and Triangle Bikeworks The tour will draw attention to the cor- of Chapel Hill, partnered in the project ridor’s cultural inheritance and support that engages underserved youth in out- the coastal economy. door activities through programs and The region was once famous for rice events. production farmed by enslaved African July rides will range in length from 46 Americans, who have retained much of to 80 miles a day. their native language and folkways. Executive Director of the Gullah Rampant land development since the Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor late 20th century has reduced their land Commission J. Herman Blake, Ph.D., by half. says of the touring program, “I cannot The tour is the first since last August contain my enthusiasm for this extraor- when the Gullah Geechee Cultural dinary activity. It shows great promise for Heritage Corridor Commission formed a overcoming some of the challenges faced partnership with the East Coast by our Gullah Geechee patrimony.” Members of Atlanta’s BRAG Dream Team and Chapel Hill’s Spoke’n Revolution youth Greenway Alliance. The corridor is one of 41 congressio- cycling organization—shown here at the finish of their 2014 King to King Memorial day “This is the launch of what we hope nally designated national heritage areas. ride—and others will start the two-week, four-state tour in Chapel Hill and finish in will become hundreds and then thou- NHAs are public-private entities within Armstrong, FL, on the Palatka-St. Augustine State Trail. sands of people on their own or in orga- the National Park Service. nizedKPHadFBM03-2014Mech_Layout tours riding the corridor,” 1 said 3/6/14 2:24 PM Page 1

Representing individuals injured in bicycle accidents, auto accidents and falls

As a cyclist, I understand the challenges you encounter when riding on Southwest Florida’s roads. Enjoy the ride, and if “you are injured while riding through the fault of another individual, please give me a call.”

2205 McGregor Boulevard ~ Fort Myers ~ Florida 33901 239.337.4800 HartofJustice.com 14 Florida Bicycle Association Upcoming Bicycle Touring Events in Florida This printed version is ABRIDGED from promotional material provided by tour organizers. We’re not responsible for accuracy of information or quality of these rides. Use the con- tact information for more details about each ride. Ask your friends. Data are gleaned and summarized from an online calendar database maintained by Roger Pierce and published on the FBA web site. To add an event to his (and our) calendar, e-mail to [email protected] or go online to post your own entry. See complete calendar, including many out-of- state rides we don’t have room to print here, and much of the hype we edited out in this here version, at www.floridabicycle.org/touring.

June appreciate our lightly traveled back by Tijuana Flats. Fully stocked rest you wish. 25/30/45 mile routes. SAG support, rest stops, and a fun June 14 (Sun) Brooksville roads, friendly motorists, citrus stops every 10-12 miles (6 total on Rolling terrain. If you are from the “happy hour” with snacks, wine, Crankin` Out Cancer groves, cattle ranches, and small 100), bike mechanics, ride marshals coast, it will be a different challenge beer, and other refreshments Join SNUC Foundation, Inc. and towns typical of rural Central and plenty of support vehicles to than just riding over the odd canal restore you for the next day. Ride is Black Bear Bike for a family-friend- Florida. Fully supported routes help you complete the ride. Benefits bridge. But many of you will want limited to 20 people, so sign up ly day of riding all while helping to with cue sheets and maps, on-road research toward a cure for cystic to make frequent stops to take in early to reserve your spot! Call Joy find a cure for those afflicted with route marks, rest stops, and dis- fibrosis. the scenery, and perhaps have a at 352-224-8601 for more informa- Invasive Sino-nasal patched SAG service vehicles. Daily fightcf.cff.org/site/TR/Cycle/ conversation with a horse. tion. Undifferentiated Carcinoma. 3 rides ranging from 10 to 62 miles General?fr_id=3732&pg=entry gccfla.org/gcf/ bikeflorida.org/tours/the-st-johns- marked route options to choose plus our Sunday Bok Tower river-to-sea-loop/ from including a shorter trail Century (100 miles). A massage October 4 (Sun) Inverness October 25 (Sun) Cocoa ride(13 miles) and 2 scenic routes therapist will be available after the Rails To Trails of the Withlacoochee Intracoastal Waterway Century November 8 (Sun) Melbourne through the back country roads of rides for a nominal fee. Daily 14-100 miles. Early Registration iders will pass by the Kennedy Cycle4Alz (Cycle 4 Alzheimer’s) Brooksville (42 & 62 miles), with expanded continental breakfast, online after June 1 or Ride day 7-9 Space Center, rest at our SAG stop The Brevard Alzheimer’s rest stops. All rides depart and deluxe buffet lunch. Event am at the Inverness Trailhead, 315 at the American Police Hall of Foundation hosts. The event is return to Black Bear Bike (13009 Co-Hosts: Highlands Pedalers bicy- Apopka Ave. T-shirt before Sep.15 Fame, and ride quiet tree lined part of the CAAM Event Series Cortez Blvd. Brooksville, FL cle club & the historic Kenilworth guaranteed. 5 SAG stops along roads along the Indian River lined Challenge and is NOT A RACE! 34613). After-ride light lunch. Lodge where registration, packet paved 46 miles of Withlacoochee with turn-of-century estates along The event will feature 3 routes: 10 www.blackbearbike.com/snuc/ pick up and all rides originate. State Trail. Lunch in Inverness. the Intracoastal Waterway. Options Mile Fun Ride, 65 Mile (Metric Active.com Online Registration Early Registration Deadline: Century ride certificates. Bikes plus of 100 and 63 miles, and scenic Century) and a 100 Mile (Century) August 25. T-shirts will be ordered door prizes. $30. See website Ride escorted rides of 28 and 14 miles. YOUR REGISTRATION AND July ONLY for RIDERS PAID UP by the Application. Fully supported rides include fully FUNDRAISING MINIMUM July 12 (Sun) Punta Gorda deadline. No refunds after deadline. www.railstotrailsonline.com/ stocked SAG stops, roving SAG INCLUDES: Event t-shirt, Fully Wheels and Wings VI tourofsebring.com support, mechanical support, light stocked rest stops with plenty to eat Starts and finishes at Beef October 24-25 Gainesville breakfast and pizza dinner after- and drink. Roving SAG support O’Bradys. Event features Ten September 13 (Sun) Fernandina Gainesville Cycling Festival ward. A great ride to try for your with limited mechanical support, Wings, two Beervidgres, Tech Beach Two centuries in two days! (Or first century. Proceeds go to local Pre-event PASTA party on Saturday T-shirt, five different rides: 15-mile Endless Summer Watermelon Ride enjoy the shorter options for a charities. night, Genna pizza after the ride. (Mystery Ride)/32/50/62 and a 40 Bike ride on Amelia Island through weekend of bicycle touring.) See spacecoastfreewheelers.com/ Well-marked route with distinct mile Gravel Grinder. Check face- Fort Clinch State Park and points details in the listings for the Santa events/icwc/ colors for each distance. Cue sheets, book.com/wheelsandwingsflorida along our coastal roads. Check out Fe Century and Horse Farm maps and GPS routing (available for latest info. www.peaceriverrid- the League of American Bicyclists’ Hundred. Full info is available on November on website) and Limited traffic ersbicycleclub.com. 2013 Bronze Level award winner, the web site. November 1 (Sun) Lakewood Ranch control at designated intersections. Active.com Online registration Fernandina Beach. Pre-ride snacks, http://gccfla.org/gcf/ Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club https://raceroster.com/ rest stops, a post-ride lunch, Gulf Coast Cyclefest events/2015/3963/cycle4alz August mechanical support, motorcycle 20/32/63/100 mile non-competitive August 22 (Sat) Fleming Island escorts, and roving SAGs. Check October 24 (Sat) Gainesville rides through beautiful southwest November 14-15 Clermont Rotary Bike Ride our website for details and prices Orthopaedic Institute Santa Fe Florida. More information available Horrible Hundred and Cycling Expo RESCHEDULED from August 23, for hotel packages. Five routes: Century at www.smbc.us On Saturday, enjoy one of several 2014. Hosted by Rotary Club of 190/30/55/75/100 miles Sign up at A tour through the lush forest and warm-up rides in the morning. Green Cove Springs. Staging area is www.NFBC.us pasture land north of Gainesville November 7 (Sat) Tallahassee Guided family-friendly ride on the Hibernia Baptist Church on Hwy up through the Santa Fe River val- Spaghetti 100 South Lake Trail. After the ride, get 17, where there is plenty of parking September 26 (Sat) Macclenny ley. Rides start at 8:30 am from the An annual favorite includes paved lunch at one of the food trucks and a local bike shop to get the last Swampman 100 North West Boys and Girls Club at and off-road options from 35 to then visit the Cycling Expo with minute items needed for the ride. Ride through the Osceola National 2700 NW 51st Street in Gainesville. 100 miles. Entry Fee is $55 for non- over 30 vendors. No charge for 25/65 mile rural routes through Forest. 104/74/51/37/30/15 miles. Enjoy a 100 or a 55 mile road ride, members and $45 for CCC mem- Saturday rides or Expo. Expo will southern Clay County along safe Registration through September 26; or the 18 or 28 mile Millhopper bers. Registration includes full SAG also open on Sunday. Sunday rides roads. All funds raised will go early registration encouraged. Open Ramble family fun ride, with well support, plenty of rest stops, T-shirt of 35/70/100 miles. Plenty of hills toward local charities (scholarships, to all ages and all skill levels. stocked rest stops. and spaghetti dinner. Start: on all distances. Fully supported food pantry, local schools, Boy Detailed maps. SAG stops will have gccfla.org/gcf/ Miccosukee Community Center with SAG stops and SAG vehicles. Scouts, Girl Scouts and more). All plenty of water, fruits and snacks to and rides into the scenic backcoun- Registration includes a custom t money raised stays in local chari- refuel. After, enjoy a delicious meal October 25 (Sun) Gainesville try of North Florida and South shirt or water bottle, access to SAG ties. Fully supported SAGS with with fellow riders and make new Horse Farm Hundred Georgia. Thomasville, Boston in stops and lunch. THorrible restroom facilities along the route, friends along the way. 136 W. The Gainesville Cycling Club’s Georgia, Monticello, FL. Off-road Hundred jersey available to order at Fresh cooked day-of-the-ride BBQ Lowder St., Macclenny, FL 32063 tour through the picturesque horse is non-technical, following the can- preregister. Registration opens lunch at the end of the ride. This [email protected] OR farms of northern Marion County. opied clay roads through the heart August 15. Follow us on twitter @ year we are offering a “jersey” reg- (904) 259-0898 [Kyle] We have the best stocked rest stops of classic Red Hills plantation horriblehundred. istration at $80 (go to website to www.facebook.com/bakercoun- in Florida! The 102 mile ride (and a country. Capital City Cyclists spon- www.horrible-hundred.com/ view). Early registration is $40 with tyymca/events?ref=page_internal#!/ 57 mile option that doesn’t get into sors. Benefit: Kids on Bikes $45 day of. www.RotaryBikeRide. events/564361130334241/ horse farm territory) starts at 8:30 Elementary Education program November 21-22 Sunrise com for registration, route map, am at Loften High School at 3000 and our Trips for Kids that helps Ride for Adopt-a-Bike times and details. October East University Avenue. Bagels and disadvantaged kids discover the joy Sat.: Blackjack Levee (Mountain or www.RotaryBikeRide.com October 4 (Sun) Lake Mary muffins will be available before the of mountain biking. Fat tire bike) & Road Ride - Reg. CF Cycle For Life start. gccfla.org/gcf/ www.cccyclists.org/spaghetti100 includes 1 Blackjack hand & lunch. September 100/65/32 - Get your wheels in 70/30 cash split for winners. Sun.: September 5-7 Sebring motion a for our 5th annual bike October 25 (Sun) Flemington November 8-14 St. Augustine ride 62/40/25/10 miles. Fully sup- Tour of Sebring tour along the north shore of Lake Horse Farm Tours St Johns River to Sea Loop Tour ported. Registration includes Enjoy one to three days of cycling Monroe, through beautiful Lake Start in Flemington on CR 329 An all inclusive inn-to-inn tour Raffles & Lunch. Six Ride Levels in the gently rolling hills of Helen and along the wide open (Interstate 75 CR 318 exit). with average daily mileage of 30-40 starting at 10-12mph to 25+ Highlands County, excellent buffet roads of Volusia County. CF Cycle Registration will be open till 9 am. miles. Loop explores rural commu- Complete details at adoptabike.org. lunch meals by Chef Mac, Ice for Life is a fully-supported ride If you want to start with a group, nities along the St Johns River and profit organization that provides . Cream Socials, Door Prizes, with route options of 32, 65 & 100 we’ll send you off at 8:30 am. Florida’s Atlantic Coast, starting Donations to Adopt-a-Bike Vendors, etc. Cyclists will especially miles. Breakfast, post party catered Otherwise, you can start whenever and finishing in St. Augustine. Full Foundation are tax deductible. Summer 2015 15

FDOT Districts

District 1 Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton, Washington Cities: Bradenton, Fort Myers, Naples, Sarasota FDOT Bike/Ped Coord.: Olen Pettis, Counties: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, 850-330-1543 Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk, Sarasota FBA Member Bicycle Clubs: Capital City Cyclists, Emerald Coast Cyclists FDOT Bike/Ped Coord.: Providance Nagy, 239-225-1983 FBA Member Bicycle Shops: St. Joe Velo, The Great District 6 Bicycle Shop (2 locations), Dragon Sports Cities: FBA Member Bicycle Clubs: Bonita Bay Bicycle Club, Key West, Miami Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club, Coastal Cruisers Bicycle District 4 Club, Highlands Pedalers Bicycle Club, Peace River Cities: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Pierce, Palm Beach, Stuart Counties: Riders Bicycle Club, Polk Area Bicycling Association, Counties: Broward, Indian River, Martin, Palm Beach, St. Miami-Dade, Monroe Sanibel Bicycle Club, Sarasota-Manatee Bicycle Club Lucie FDOT Bike/Ped FDOT Bike/Ped Coord.: Jennifer Fierman, FBA Member Bicycle Shops: Acme Bicycle Shop, Bicycle Coord.: Zakary Lata, 954-777-4318 Center of Port Charlotte, Bike Route (Fort Myers), Naples 305-470-5308 Cyclery, The Bike Route (Naples), Billy’s Bike Shop, Fort FBA Member Bicycle Clubs: Boca Raton Bicycle Club, FBA Member Bicycle Myers Schwinn Cyclery, Ringling Bicycles, Bike Shop of Vero Cycling Club Club: Everglades Bicycle Winter Haven FBA Member Bicycle Shops: Bike America (6 locations), Club, South Florida District 2 Lauderdale Cyclery, Wheels of Wellington, Bicycle Triathletes Generation Cities: Gainesville, Jacksonville, Lake City, St. Augustine FBA Member Bicycle Shop: District 5 Mack Cycle & Fitness Counties: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Cities: Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach, Kissimmee, Dixie, Duval, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, District 7 Melbourne, Ocala, Orlando Madison, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor, Cities: Brooksville, Clearwater, Union Counties: Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Orange, Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Tampa Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, Volusia FDOT Bike/Ped Coord.: Derek Dixon, 904-360-5653 Counties: Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, FDOT Bike/Ped Coord.: Deborah Tyrone, Pinellas FBA Member Bicycle Clubs: Gainesville Cycling Club, 407-482-7897 North Florida Bicycle Club, Suwannee Bicycle FDOT Bike/Ped Coord.: Lori Marable, 813-975-6405 Association FBA Member Bicycle Clubs: Florida Freewheelers, FBA Member Bicycle Clubs: Central Florida Sumter Landing Bicycle Club, Orlando Runners & FBA Member Bicycle Shops: Gator Cycle, Champion Randonneurs, Florida Panthers Tandem Club, St. Riders 2IVERSEDGE2IDERS Cycling & Fitness (3 locations), Lake Shore Bicycles & Petersburg Bicycle Club Fitness FBA Member Bicycle Shops: Infinity Bike Shop (2 loca- FBA Member Bicycle Shops: Suncoast Bicycles, City tions), Sun Cycle Center, Village Cycles (2 locations), District 3 Bike Tampa, Bike Sport, Chainwheel Drive (2 locations), Greenway Bicycles, Orange Cycle, Full Circle Cycle, Jim’s Bicycle Shop, Hampton’s Edge Trailside Bicycles, Cities: Destin, Panama City, Pensacola, Tallahassee Retro City Cycles, West Orange Trail Bikes & Blades, University Bicycle Center Counties: Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Wildwood Cyclery, Daytona Bicycle Center Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Visit our website, floridabicycle.org, for more FBA Member club and shop information.

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