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Potterfield Swimming Pool Y co bike age ver a e Th ds. ken wee he t on out or te ommu c r 16 Memorial Park you g g urin d r ethe wh , cise exer et g to y wa t grea a is 10 Biking x ark Bike Rack Locations Hellane wn ty. ci ful der won our to el fe e imat int e Park ple mor ds P sto a es giv ds oo orh ighb ne many our ugh hro t ng Bike racks come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Look for Com Biki level. HAM RD oun ger l loca a on wn sto ger Ha w kno to get you s help t racks at the locations listed below. The bike rack locations, rts travel—i rgr 9 ING Ha le way to way le ainab sust and n, fu , uick q a ing bik is y onl represented by the “ “ icon on the map are approximate. Not • Fai Spo . town ers Hag und aro et g to cycling choosing r fo ks and & Than City Center Locations: NOTT Ice from from or May • Lower level A&E Parking Deck near office the • Parking lot side at entrance to Elizabeth Hager Center • SW quadrant of Public Square at Professional Arts Building • NW quadrant of Public Square 7 • Front of County Courthouse 3 • University Plaza in alcove near HPD office entrance • Rear of the Bus Transfer Center • Library Entrance on Potomac 5 4 • Library Entrance rear lower level • Alcove off N. Potomac at University District Parking Deck J • Front of United States Post Office 6 • Front of Department of Social Services Hagerstown • Parking lot side of Farmers Market Greens at • Front of the Robert W. Johnson Community Center 12 Hamilton Run • Front of the Martin Luther King Community Center City Park Locations: • In front of Museum of Fine Arts • Opposite end of parking lot from the 911 Memorial • Near concession stand Fairgrounds Park Locations: • Front door of Ice and Sports Complex • South end of outdoor hockey rink 11 • Near northern playground equipment Pangborn Park Location: City • Near restroom Park 13 Potterfield Pool/Staley Park Location: 14 • At rear of upper parking lot Municipal Stadium Location: 16 • In parking lot near Ticket Booth City Center Public Square Bro J wn Ave Bike theft is an unfortunate reality. While bicycle theft is not uncommon, it is preventable. Follow these simple City Parks rules to help secure your bike: 8 Register your bike with the National Bike Registry Bike Rack (Placements are online and with the Hagerstown Police Department. approximate. Please refer to the red “Bike Rack Locations” 15 Registration forms are available at police precincts, tab to the left.) bike shops, and libraries. 8 Mark your bike with an unique identifier—write your name under the seat, on the tire side of rims, or on paper inside the handlebars. 8 Insure your bike against theft. Bikes may be included HOLD THE DATE on a homeowners or renter’s insurance policy. TOUR OF WASHINGTON COUNTY City Center Hagerstown Criterium Race Hagerstown Third Edition 8 Store your bike inside when possible, and never leave SECOND FRIDAY OF JUNE (Every year!) Bicycle Map your bike unattended—even if it’s “just for a minute.” Call 301.739.8577 x125 for more information. 8 Park your bike in a well-lighted area where it can be 8 When making left hand turns, use the left turn or left seen from inside buildings. travel lane just as vehicles do, or dismount and use 8 Never leave your bike locked in a public location for crosswalks as pedestrians. an extended period of time, especially overnight. L BIKE SMART—WEAR A HELMET! In Maryland it's the law When riding a bike in traffic, you’re a driver. Follow the rules 8 Stop and check for traffic in both directions when BIKE LANES for those under the age of 16. Here are a few tips to help 8 Avoid using the same locking location on a daily basis. of the road, give signals, obey signs and lights, yield the leaving a driveway, an alley, or a curb. Watch closely you avoid some common bicycle helmet mistakes: right of way, and keep a sharp look-out for danger. for turning cars or cars leaving driveways. 8 BIKE LANE Use a bike rack whenever possible—parking bikes 8 Wear a bright-colored helmet to ensure that drivers 8 8 8 5’ to 6’ wide section of street reserved for bike use. together improves security for all. Obey all traffic signs and signals and yield to pedestrians. Use eye contact and correct hand signals to let and other cyclists can see you. motorists know where you intend to ride. 8 Usually found on high traffic streets. 8 Ride in the same direction as cars—never against traffic. 8 If bike racks are not available, lock your bike to a 8 Choose a helmet with a seal of approval from the 8 Special pavement markings and signs identify the lanes. fixture that is firmly secured to the ground. Avoid Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American 8 Use bike lanes or designated bike routes, not sidewalks! locking to trees as they are easily damaged. Hand Signals National Standards (ANSI) or Snell Memorial Foundation. (It’s often more dangerous than riding on the road.) Use the uniform code of hand signals to communicate your 8 Use a secure lock that is resistant to cutting. Multiple, 8 Replace your helmet if you hit a hard surface while L 8 Avoid the “door zone” (doors can open suddenly!) by turns and stops—failure to do so can result in collisions with MARKED SHARED LANES small U-Locks are generally best. Cables, chains, and wearing it—helmets lose their capacity to absorb shock riding at least 4’ away from parked cars. other riders and accidents with motorists sharing the road. pad locks are easily cut with bolt cutters. after taking serious hits. 8 Use a head light and a tail light when riding at dusk 8 Cars and bikes share the street, usually with lots of 8 Do not use a larger lock than necessary as the extra 8 Never wear a bicycle helmet as protection for other or in the dark. traffic but too narrow for bike lanes. space may be used as leverage by potential thieves. activities since most helmets are made for a specific 8 Be aware of the “door zone.” sport. For example, there are special helmets made 8 When passing other bikers or pedestrians, pass to their 8 Follow the 3-POINT LOCKING RULE, lock the: 8 for inline skating, baseball, and snowmobiling. left. Alert them by sounding a bell or horn, or calling-out Signs and markings encourage cars to share the lane 1 - Frame, "on your left!” with bicyclists. 2 - Front Wheel, 8 Teach kids to remove bicycle helmets when playing— 3 - Back Wheel especially before climbing on playground equipment 8 When passing vehicles, use caution and stay out of the LEFT TURN SIGNAL: After STOP OR SLOW SIGNAL: or trees.