7/1/2009
"Share the Road" information revised in Idaho's driver manual
BOISE - Improved information regarding shared use of the state's roadways by bicyclists and motorists will appear in the coming revision of the Idaho Driver's Manual, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) announced.
Enhancement of the "Share the Road" chapter in the Idaho Driver's Manual is the result of a collaborative effort between state Sen. Elliot Werk, statewide bicycle advocates and ITD.
"Significant effort was placed in garnering input from bicycling advocates from around the state," said ITD's Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Mark McNeese. "We appreciated the contribution from these individuals and the manual will be greatly improved because of their commitment to improving safety on Idaho's roadways."
Because the driver's manual instructs motorists, not bicyclists, ITD reminds bicyclists that the transportation department distributes free copies of a 50-page bicycle safety publication titled "Idaho Bicycling Street Smarts." The publication instructs bicyclists on how to share the road safely with motorists in a variety of situations. The book is available throughout the state at local bike shops, county driver's license offices and local AAA offices.
The improved text can be viewed at www.mobilityidaho.org by clicking on "IMAP Vision and Structure Resources" and then "Bicyclists: A New Section for the Idaho Driver's Manual."