Shaler
TOW N SHI P OF SHAL E R N E WS
SHARE THE ROAD!
Observing these simple suggestions will make Shaler a safe and fun place to ride a bike.
BICYCLISTS SAFETY GUIDELINES:
• Bicyclists should ride on the right side of the road with the
flow of traffic observing the same rules as cars with regard to
traffic signals.
• Cyclists should wear bright clothing, ride in a predictable
manner, and signal intentions to drivers with hand signals.
• The use of a rear view mirror on the helmet makes it much
easier to navigate traffic.
• Finally, at night it is crucial to use proper lighting (front and
back) and to wear a reflective vest. Visibility is the key to
staying alive.
DRIVERS – PLEASE BE AWARE:
• Bicyclists have a legal right to the lane and can take as much
road as they need for safety reasons.
• Please pay attention to the road, slow down, and give
bicyclists at least four feet of clearance when passing, which
is the state law.
• Drivers can cross the center line when passing.
More bike safety and laws can be found at: www.pacommutes.
com/biking/safety-and-laws/
BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR
• Please do not let your dog bark
constantly outside.
• Always keep your pets under control
either in your yard, in your house, or on
a leash.
• Clean up after your dog while walking in
your neighborhood.
• Trash and recycling cans should not be
placed at the curb until 6:00 p.m. the
evening before your pick up day. Trash
and recycling cans should not be stored
at the curb or in the front yard.
• Remove your trash and recycling
cans from the curb by the end of the
collection day.
• Clean up trash, debris, food and animal
droppings in your yard and keep your
grass cut regularly. This will keep rats
and other animals from invading your
neighborhood.
• Please be considerate of your neighbors
when recreational burning. Use only
clean wood products or other cleanburning fuels. Recreational fires must
be at least 15 feet from the nearest
structure, inhabited area, roadway,
property line, or utility and attended at
all times.
• Please do not throw litter and cigarette
butts on our public streets.
• Please clear grass and leaves from the
street when mowing. Keep grass under
six inches in length.
• Please keep your trees and shrubs
trimmed and debris cleared from your
neighbor’s property.
• Please do not throw debris or litter in
storm sewers or catch basins.
• Please do not block your neighbor’s
driveway and be courteous of where you
park.
• Please do not feed the deer. The growth
of the deer population brings concerns
of deer to car accidents.
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