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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. Shaler | Summer 2016 | icmags.com 43