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2. Public Awareness and Education
3. Traffic Enforcement
4. Discourage Sidewalk Bicycling
5. Roads for Bicycling
6. Bike Lanes
7. Road Maintenance
8. Multi-Use Paths for Bicycling
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The League of Illinois Bicyclists has developed this map to encourage biking as a
healthy and enjoyable form of recreation
and an energy-efficient, economical, and
non-polluting form of transportation. The
map suggests routes for bicycle travel
throughout the Quad Cities area. The back
of the map provides resources and useful
information for safer biking.
The network of routes shown is based on
the experience of local cyclists. As much
as possible, roads and streets were chosen
with lower traffic volume and speed, ample
width, and fewer stop signs but stoplights
at busy crossings. Certainly, many of the
streets are less than ideal, but cyclists
judged them as the best available in an
area. The more “bike-friendly” roads are
solid black lines. Dotted lines indicate
roads that provide connectivity but should
be used with caution. Off-road trails and
on-road bike lanes are also shown. Tough
intersections are circled.
Hazards may exist along these roads and
streets, which are the responsibility of the
government agencies that maintain them.
The League of Illinois Bicyclists in no way
guarantees the safety and fitness of the
recommended routes. Make your own
evaluation of traffic and road conditions
and plan routes that are appropriate to
your riding skills. The user of this map
bears the full responsibility for his or her
safety.
Free distribution and copying of this map is
permitted and encouraged.
2007—League of Illinois Bicyclists
Lane positioning
Always ride on the right with the traffic flow.
You’ll be more visible to cars and safer, especially at intersections. And—it’s the law.
Intersection positioning
At intersections without turn lanes:
1) To turn left,
merge into the
left part of the
lane.
Be predictable—ride in a straight line. Learn
how to look behind you without swerving.
Ride far enough from the road edge to avoid
hazards. Don’t allow
cars to squeeze by dangerously in narrow
lanes—force them to
pass using the other
lane. In very wide lanes
(below), move out a bit
further to remain visible
to cars.
Ride in a straight
line. Avoid dodging
between parked
cars.
Be aware of people
in parked cars who
might open a door
in your path.
2) To go straight,
move slightly toward the center
of the lane.
3) Stay right for
a right turn.
You may also make a “pedestrian-style” left
turn. Go straight through the intersection,
stop, turn your bike left 90 degrees, then
proceed as if you were coming from the
right.
Whether
there are
turn lanes or
not, always
use the
right-most
lane going to
your destination.
Sidepath bicycling
When biking on sidepaths (trails along
roads) or sidewalks, be aware of conflicts at
side streets, business entrances, and driveways. Look each way and assume you
have not been seen. Try to make eye
contact, and ride defensively.
This shows where
motorists look
when turning.
Bikes 2 & 4 might
be seen. Bikes 1 &
3 are harder to
see.
Car B: Be alert for
cars that stop past
the stopline or only
look left.
Car A: Watch for
cars which might
cross your path to
turn in front of
you.
Car C: Anticipate
when cars on the
other side of the
road will turn and
cross the path.
In each case above,
cyclists on the right
side of the road are
biking where turning motorists are looking. This is one
reason why many cyclists prefer riding on
the road, especially on medium or low
speed roads with lots of intersections.
Other Information
Status on roads—By state law, bicyclists
are granted all the rights on the road and
are subject to all the rules for car drivers.
Traffic laws apply to cyclists—ignoring them
hurts our public perception! Cyclists fare
best when we act and are treated like other
vehicles on the road.
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Discovery Trail, east-west across U.S.
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Sign up now at www.iowabicylecoalition.org
See, be seen and be heard. Use lights
at night or in poor visibility. A white headlight and rear red reflector are required by
law. Flashing lights are very effective. Use
bike reflectors, reflective clothing, and a
bell.
www.bikelib.org—LIB homepage
www.bikelib.org/currentnewsletter.pdf—
latest “Illinois Bicyclist” LIB advocacy
newsletter
www.bikelib.org/mapstrails—bike maps,
and listings of Illinois trails
www.lepirtle.com/lib/rides/events.cfm
—public rides/events by bike clubs, others
ww.bikelib.org/education/resources.htm—
safety booklets, videos, websites,
classes
www.bikelib.org/education/laws.htm—
download a handy Illinois bike laws card
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safety sheets for kids and their parents
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City: _________________; State: ____________ Zip: _______
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Coalition
Email: _____________________________________________
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Membership in other organizations:
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League of Illinois Bicyclists: ___________
Iowa Bicycle Coalition: ____________
FORC: _________
The Quad Cities Bicycle Club assumes no responsibility for personal injury, damaged equipment, theft or loss taking place on any club ride or other activity which it sponsors. All
cyclists ride at their own risk. Anyone under age 16 must be accompanied by a responsible
adult. A parent or guardian must sign for all applicants under 18. All applications must be
signed, and in signing the liability release, the application agrees to the above conditions.
www.bikelib.org/git—LIB’s guidebook for
the Grand Illinois Trail (northern IL)
www.bikelib.org/mrt—LIB’s guidebook for
the Mississippi River Trail route
www.mississippirivertrail.org—across the
country north to south on the Mississippi
River Trail
www.discoverytrail.org—The American
Discovery Trail, east-west across U.S.
Signature: _____________________________ Date: _______
Be predictable—signal your intentions.
Also use eye contact to communicate with
drivers.
LEFT
SLOW/STOP
RIGHT
Trail Etiquette
Adjust for a snug fit:
1) EYES—should see helmet edge when you
look up
2) EARS—straps should form a “Y” just under your ears
3) MOUTH—straps loose enough for a finger
between buckle and jaw, but tight enough
that the helmet pulls down on top your head
For membership go to www.qcbc.org, or send this
to QCBC, PO Box 3575, Davenport, IA 52808
Phone: (include area code) ___________________________
Member—$25
Family Member—$50
Sustaining Member—$100
Legacy—$500
Friend of Cycling—$1000
www.mississippirivertrail.org—across the
country north to south on the Mississippi
River Trail
Riding Side-by-Side—Riding two abreast
is permitted as long as the normal and reasonable movement of traffic is not impeded.
Wear a helmet—your brain is worth protecting! Wear the helmet low in the front to
protect the forehead.
Membership in the club brings a monthly PedalWheeling newsletter, a 112-page club directory, an
impressive web page, 10% reductions at area bike
shops, and reductions on many of the club’s
invitationals.
E-mail (used only for occasional advocacy alerts)
Signature: _____________________________ Date: _______
About this map
The club has a myriad of bicyclerelated activities—from almost
daily rides most of the year, to special invitationals,
to sponsoring TOMRV, RAGBRAI, and the Heartland
Century. In addition, it works at promoting facilities,
amenities, and incentives especially geared for
bicycles—such as the development of on-road lanes,
extended shoulders, and recreational trails.
Resources & websites
Keep right, pass on
the left. Announce
intentions to pass.
Move off trail when
stopped. Yield to
other users as
shown on this sign.
Preventing Potential Accident Situations:
1) Motorist's Failure To Yield—As you approach an
intersection, don't hug the curb. If you are going
straight, ride where a car’s right wheel would be if it
were going straight. Put your hands on the brake levers
and watch closely. Be prepared to maneuver.
2) Cyclist’s Failure to Yield—Wait for traffic to clear.
Stop for traffic signals. Don't turn left unless you have
checked for traffic and it is clear.
3) Wrong-Way Riding—Ride with traffic, it’s the law.
4) Being Hit From Behind—Become proficient at
looking over your shoulder without swerving. Get a rear
view mirror. Occasionally checking traffic to the rear
can help you blend better with the flow of cars, buses,
trucks and other bikes.
5) Opening Car Doors—Never ride closer than 3’ to a
parked car.
6) Being Hit at Driveway or Intersection while on a
sidewalk—Avoid riding on sidewalks unless necessary.
7) Interactions at Intersections—Use hand signals
and eye contact to signal your intentions to drivers.
About this map
The League of Illinois Bicyclists has developed this map to encourage biking as a
healthy and enjoyable form of recreation
and an energy-efficient, economical, and
non-polluting form of transportation. The
map suggests routes for bicycle travel
throughout the Quad Cities area. The back
of the map provides resources and useful
information for safer biking.
The network of routes shown is based on
the experience of local cyclists. As much
as possible, roads and streets were chosen
with lower traffic volume and speed, ample
width, and fewer stop signs but stoplights
at busy crossings. Certainly, many of the
streets are less than ideal, but cyclists
judged them as the best available in an
area. The more “bike-friendly” roads are
solid black lines. Dotted lines indicate
roads that provide connectivity but should
be used with caution. Off-road trails and
on-road bike lanes are also shown. Tough
intersections are circled.
Hazards may exist along these roads and
streets, which are the responsibility of the
government agencies that maintain them.
The League of Illinois Bicyclists in no way
guarantees the safety and fitness of the
recommended routes. Make your own
evaluation of traffic and road conditions
and plan routes that are appropriate to
your riding skills. The user of this map
bears the full responsibility for his or her
safety.
Free distribution and copying of this map is
permitted and encouraged.
2007—League of Illinois Bicyclists
Lane positioning
Always ride on the right with the traffic flow.
You’ll be more visible to cars and safer, especially at intersections. And—it’s the law.
Intersection positioning
At intersections without turn lanes:
1) To turn left,
merge into the
left part of the
lane.
Be predictable—ride in a straight line. Learn
how to look behind you without swerving.
Ride far enough from the road edge to avoid
hazards. Don’t allow
cars to squeeze by dangerously in narrow
lanes—force them to
pass using the other
lane. In very wide lanes
(below), move out a bit
further to remain visible
to cars.
Ride in a straight
line. Avoid dodging
between parked
cars.
Be aware of people
in parked cars who
might open a door
in your path.
2) To go straight,
move slightly toward the center
of the lane.
3) Stay right for
a right turn.
You may also make a “pedestrian-style” left
turn. Go straight through the intersection,
stop, turn your bike left 90 degrees, then
proceed as if you were coming from the
right.
Whether
there are
turn lanes or
not, always
use the
right-most
lane going to
your destination.
Sidepath bicycling
When biking on sidepaths (trails along
roads) or sidewalks, be aware of conflicts at
side streets, business entrances, and driveways. Look each way and assume you
have not been seen. Try to make eye
contact, and ride defensively.
This shows where
motorists look
when turning.
Bikes 2 & 4 might
be seen. Bikes 1 &
3 are harder to
see.
Car B: Be alert for
cars that stop past
the stopline or only
look left.
Car A: Watch for
cars which might
cross your path to
turn in front of
you.
Car C: Anticipate
when cars on the
other side of the
road will turn and
cross the path.
In each case above,
cyclists on the right
side of the road are
biking where turning motorists are looking. This is one
reason why many cyclists prefer riding on
the road, especially on medium or low
speed roads with lots of intersections.
Other Information
Status on roads—By state law, bicyclists
are granted all the rights on the road and
are subject to all the rules for car drivers.
Traffic laws apply to cyclists—ignoring them
hurts our public perception! Cyclists fare
best when we act and are treated like other
vehicles on the road.
Be predictable—signal your intentions.
Also use eye contact to communicate with
drivers.
LEFT
SLOW/STOP
RIGHT
Riding Side-by-Side—Riding two abreast
is permitted as long as the normal and reasonable movement of traffic is not impeded.
Trail Etiquette
Wear a helmet—your brain is worth protecting! Wear the helmet low in the front to
protect the forehead.
Adjust for a snug fit:
1) EYES—should see helmet edge when you
look up
2) EARS—straps should form a “Y” just under your ears
3) MOUTH—straps loose enough for a finger
between buckle and jaw, but tight enough
that the helmet pulls down on top your head
See, be seen and be heard. Use lights
at night or in poor visibility. A white headlight and rear red reflector are required by
law. Flashing lights are very effective. Use
bike reflectors, reflective clothing, and a
bell.
Keep right, pass on
the left. Announce
intentions to pass.
Move off trail when
stopped. Yield to
other users as
shown on this sign.
Preventing Potential Accident Situations:
1) Motorist's Failure To Yield—As you approach an
intersection, don't hug the curb. If you are going
straight, ride where a car’s right wheel would be if it
were going straight. Put your hands on the brake levers
and watch closely. Be prepared to maneuver.
2) Cyclist’s Failure to Yield—Wait for traffic to clear.
Stop for traffic signals. Don't turn left unless you have
checked for traffic and it is clear.
3) Wrong-Way Riding—Ride with traffic, it’s the law.
4) Being Hit From Behind—Become proficient at
looking over your shoulder without swerving. Get a rear
view mirror. Occasionally checking traffic to the rear
can help you blend better with the flow of cars, buses,
trucks and other bikes.
5) Opening Car Doors—Never ride closer than 3’ to a
parked car.
6) Being Hit at Driveway or Intersection while on a
sidewalk—Avoid riding on sidewalks unless necessary.
7) Interactions at Intersections—Use hand signals
and eye contact to signal your intentions to drivers.