Education
ADOT
Education Plan
ADOT is currently developing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Program Plan to inform bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists about rules of the road, laws, and safety. Envisioned as broad based, comprehensive, and understandable, the Education Plan will target pedestrians and bicycle riders of all ages, motorists, community leaders, public facility administrators, and facility designers.
Potential Program areas include:
• Safety Education Program
• Safe Routes to School Program
• Bicycle/Pedestrian Facility Design
Training Program
• Safety Awareness Campaign
• Data Archive
Safety and education campaigns may involve training sessions, published materials, workshops, and spot enforcement programs.
The Arizona Department of Transportation has developed several education guides to help you walk or bike safely. These are:
- Bicycle User Map Side 1
- Bicycle User Map Side 2
- Arizona Street Smarts
- Share the Road, A Guide for Bicyclists and Motorists
- Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, a Guide for Pedestrians and Motorists
The Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists and The Arizona Department Of Transportation Present:
The League of American Bicyclists’
Road 1 - The Science of Bicycling
• Learn scientific methods of riding competently in traffic
• Learn how to predict and deal with hazardous
situations before they occur
• Learn how to handle situations should they occur
• Learn correct bike and helmet fit · Learn
Arizona bicycle laws
• Learn basic bicycle maintenance and road emergency repair
(2 day comprehensive course only)
See the attached flier for more details.
Pima County and the City of Tucson sponsor free bicycle classes. Classes are conducted by L.A.B. League Cycling Instructors. website
