Naperville city street planners are thinking of what's best for motor vehicles not cyclist, just try to ride a bike from Chicago Ave to any where.
Naper is so scary, take a bike ride and see if you live!

Naperville will become a lot more bike friendly when oir bicycling neighbors recognize they're sharing the streets with automobiles. This means obeying traffic signals, providing hand signals when changing lanes, and not switching between vehicle and pedestrian modes in order to avoid stopping with the rest of the traffic. With the exception of neighborhood kids, who are pretty safe and considerate, most adult bikers I've encountered on the streets of Naperville exhibit a blatant disregard for the most basic of traffic laws- defensive driving and a fundemental consideration for their fellow drivers.

I am a recreational as well as comuter bike rider. I enjoy choosing a bike over a car when I can.

For me, Naperville is not bike friendly. As an earlier poster mentioned, the route map is not user friendly, and some of the routes are not the best ways to go.

The other thing is lack of bike parking. If you want to take your bike downtown to run an errand, for instance, where do you park? There is one (!) rack at the corner of Jefferson and Main. There are a bunch at the library. But where else? Here's something else the map could show. Or the city could install, if they really want to encourage riding locally, as their bike map and guidelines state.

For my part, I will continue to use hand signals, and follow the rules of the road on my bike, as I always use turn signals, and follow the rules of the road when in my car.

The cyclists I see EVERY DAY seem to think they are exempt from stopping at stop signs. It must be too inconvenient to change gears after making a full stop so, they simply don't stop! Downtown it's not uncommon to see a cyclist zig zag through Chicago & Washington against the lights.

Last week I saw some hothead on a bike yelling at the motorist in front of me turning right on red at Fort Hill and Ogden. The cyclist was trying to cross against the "do not cross signal" but was blocked by this motorist.

I am all for special lanes and paths for cyclists but, "share the road" means just that and all rules apply to both!

A few comments as an occasional reacreational cyclist...
First, traffic laws apply to cyclists just the same as motor vehicles, yet there sems to be little enforcement, OR obedience. Living off Modaff Road, I always see packs of "Lance wanna-be's" parading past -- these are the worst group, as they seem to feel they own the road. Stop signs, riding five abreast...etc. mean nothing to these groups. These people are arrogant and obnoxious, so small wonder they are alienated and despised by drivers. Respect needs to be mutual before it is earned! Now having said this, I also share some sympathy, as riding on Modaff between Knock Knolls and 87th is a tenuous situation. Or as us locals call it, the Modaff raceway. 25MPH signs are posted -- what a joke! Resident slowing down, let's forget stopping, at local cul-du-sac exits to Modaff, what a joke! Visibility of police patrolling, the biggest joke, even after my repeated calls! So I take my life in my hands leaving my driveway (in a vehicle), I can only imagine the intimidation the cyclists face! As much as I really hate them, I beleive some speed tables are in order for this stretch of "highway" in town!

Some of us drive, some of us pedal. I happen to do a fair amount of both. There is no reason we can not coexist on the road and give Naperville a chance at truely being Bike Friendly. This thread feels like an endless debate where no one wins in the end. Maybe if we'd step back from the issues being discussed and realize both cyclists and drivers are actually people there wouldn't be so much tension between us here and on the road.

Both groups have rights to the road and are required to follow the rules of the road. Yes, cyclist break laws by blowing through stop signs just like drivers often do not signal a turn. We're all human and make mistakes but this doesn't make us all bad.

Here's one classic cyclist/driver interaction to consider: As a driver it's super frustrating to be "stuck" behind a cyclist on the road. Drivers please take the time to pass at a safe distance, most drivers don't realize that the time they spend sitting at traffic lights amounts to more time than waiting to safely pass a cyclist. As a cyclist the feeling of a vehicle about to charge past you is a little nerve racking to say the least. Cyclists please plan a safe route maximizing trails and residential streets, you'll be more likely to enjoy the ride. When riding on on congested road be aware of the traffic around you and obey the laws.

The one great thing about this thread is that we can realize the frustration felt on both ends. If we extend some level of respect, courtesy and patience the next time we are out on the road we all will be better off.

STR, I'd appreciate it if you would call out that thank you. You can fool yourself into believing that your property taxes pay for the road, but you are wrong. Those taxes go for things like plowing and patching, not the major construction costs. Those are usually covered by state and federal grants with the money coming from registration fees and fuel taxes.

Pedestrians are also leeches, and they are many times worse than bike riders. They know even if they completely disobey walk/don't walk signals and get hit by a car, the driver will always be at fault. Are pedestrians and bicyclists really doing more good for the environment or their health when 3-5 emergency vehicles have to respond to the scene where they got splattered because the figured they could dart out in traffic because they always have the right of way?

You and Eric Peterson must be the only ones that use hand signals as I have yet to see the required signals used by any bicyclist. If I do see such signals used, I'll stop and say hi because it will either be you or EP. In my 27 years of driving, I can remember one bicyclist that actually waited his turn at a 4 way stop, so forgive me if I take your claim of actual responsible cyclists with a grain of salt.

Ken,
Like Eric Peterson and his wife (above), I do follow all those rules too, including using hand signals and staying to the right. Contrary to what you might think, many of us responsible bicyclists do follow the established rules. And by the way, check out your real estate tax bill if you own a home. It's a large portion of that annual payment that goes back to your individual township or municipality that pays for the largest portion of the roads in your specific community. Face it, Ken, the responsible, well behaved bicyclists who obey the rules of the road are doing more good for both their own health and the environment without negatively interfering with either auto or pedestrian traffic than the distracted drivers I referred to in my previous postings above who prove every day that stupidity is still not illegal. By the way, Ken, what about pedestrians? Those who walk and jog aren't paying for the roads, and yet they have the lawful right-of-way ahead of both you in your car and me on my bicycle! We "leeches of the transportation society," as you refer to us, wish you well, Ken. I'll call out a big "Thank You" as you pass me by on the well-paved road you funded, Ken!

Ken, by your definition I am a rare cyclist. So is my wife. We do follow all those rules, which makes it especially disheartening when we get treated badly by passing motorists. I would say that 90% of the drivers are reasonable and courteous, 5% are distracted, and 5% are nasty.

The nasty ones yell at you to get off the road, even when you are riding on a marked bike route. They pass you then cut in front of you, or they buzz by so closely you could reach out and tap their vehicle (but don't, if you did, they would probably try to kill with their bare hands). Recently I've noticed a trend where a carful of kids drives by and yell at you so loudly as if they are attempting to startle you and make you crash. Charming.

Of course there are badly behaved cyclists as well, and I wish they would clean up their act.

But here's the important point.

Those reckless cyclists, well Darwin's law will probably take care of them. They will either get hurt through their own actions, or change their behavior. Other than inconveniencing motorists, they are not going to harm them in any real way.

On the other hand, nasty drivers have a much greater chance of inflicting harm on a cyclist. Let's face it, they are basically cowards, hiding behind their two tons of steel, glass, and plastic, taking chances with a couple hundred pounds of cyclist and bike. They are not behaving honorably. Even if they never hurt anyone, their behavior is reprehensible. It is assault.

It's this simple. As a cyclist, if I am respecting the law, I deserve to be treated with equal respect by motorists that are sharing the road with me.

Well, STR, when you make a statement like automobile driver's think they own the road, you pretty much indicate what kind of bike rider you are.

Do you really follow all the bike laws, or just ones you feel like following? Do you use hand signals? Do you hold your place in line at stopping devices, or ride to the front of the line? Do you stay over to the right, as you are supposed to, or stray into the traffic lane? If you do follow all these rules, you are a very rare bicycle rider.

By the way, automobile drivers do own the road, as their licensing fees and gas taxes pay for the road. What monetary contributions do bicycle riders make? None. Actually, they take away from road funds as bicyclists have managed to get a law passed mandating that an amount of road building funds goes towards bike paths. Bicyclists are really the leeches of the transportation society.

I would invite the City Council and planning department to take a bike tour of the downtown to evaluate the situation for themselves. Pausing only for some refreshment at one of our local Restaurants or Taverns, I'm not acquainted with where they can park the bikes while enjoying some libation.

After a few stiff drinks to fortify their nerve, they can try the Eagle Street turning lane at rush hour.

The Naperville Bicycle Map is a good start for planning to bicycle in Naperville. However if you rely only on the routes identified in that map then you will probably have a hard time getting around.

Here's why....

For one thing, there are gaps which are indicated by "proposed" sections. If the proposed section is purple (on street) then there is not reason not to ride there, as all the City is going to do is someday put up a "Bike Route" sign. However, if the proposed section is yellow (off street) then you will have to wait for the city to build that trail or path. Note that at present there are "completed" sections that do not have any "Bike Route" signage, so you should not rely on signs to show you the way.

Also, many segments simply end at a busy street, with nowhere to go but turn around and go back. There are some segments that are unconnected to anything else. Maybe those are for people that want to practice riding a bicycle.

The general lack of street names does not help the situation. You have to figure out on your own what those streets are. Google maps is pretty helpful for this activity.

Finally note that there are many rideable roads that do not appear as routes on the map. You will have to build up your knowledge of the local roads, trails, and shortcuts, then use that knowledge to supplement the Bicycle Map. One technique is to make use of the parking lots and delivery roads at shopping centers. This is particularly useful in getting around in the IL-59 corridor. Just watch out for the cars and practice good manners in those areas!

To "Ken,"
I "sound like the typical bike rider" who wants "car drivers to follow the rules while [I] blatantly ignore them"? Where did I even hint at the fact that I either blatantly ignore the rules of the road or advocate doing so? You sound quite prejudiced against bicycle riders to me, Ken. Maybe you're part of the problem instead of part of the solution. As a bicycle rider, I'm bound by the Bicycle Rules of the Road, as published in writing by Jesse White's office (and available at most local bicycle shops as well as on the web at www.cyberdriveillinois.com); and I in fact do try to follow those rules. Motorists very simply don't own the road. They're licensed to use the roadways IF they obey the rules. They are EXPECTED to share the road with bicycle riders as well, a fact that's clearly stated in the Secretary of States' "Tips for Motorists" brochure, available on the same web site. That document clearly states that cars should (and I quote) "change lanes before passing bikers," and "if you can't change lanes, always slow down and pass bikers with at least THREE FEET of space." How often do you think that happens? Not very often here in Naperville where the distracted drivers I referred to in my previous posting are busy on the phone, texting, or performing personal hygiene tasks best suited for one's own bathroom.

Share The Road, you sound like the typical bike rider. You want car drivers to follow the rules while you blatantly ignore them. By the way, where is it written that driving a car is a privilege? As long as one follows the laws, he or she retains the right to drive. I wish it was the same for the scofflaw bike riders. If they continually break the law, they should lose their right to ride a bike.

To RW Dad.

Thanks for the link to the City codes.

Clearly, I've been a scofflaw my entire life as don't display a license plate and I have never registered my bike. I'll give some thought registering my bike, but installing a license plate is just not going to happen. I will choose to ride the sidewalks more frequently...when safety dictates.

Again, thanks for the info.

It is quite interesting to read how many of the commenters above are blaming the actions of the bicyclists who have few options for getting across town while competing with automobile drivers whose actions prove they think they personally own the roads. Driving a car is a privilege, not a right. Maybe if some of the car driving complainers put down their cell phones, stopped texting, shaving, and applying makeup while driving, found out that the use of turn signals is not optional, and put both hands on the steering wheel where they belong, both the drivers and the bicyclists would both be safer and could easily share the road.

For ronnie - the city has a bike route map that should help you plan a fairly reasonable route to either train station. Just get used to the idea that it may not be the most direct path. I have been commuting ~5 miles to work for over 20 years and enjoy the chance to unwind at the end of the day. After living in Denver and Madison, Naperville has a ways to go to be considered bike friendly, but they are making progress. Follow the rules of the road and most drivers will be courteous.

http://www.naperville.il.us/emplibrary/Bike%20Map%20v9.pdf

I don't think the new bridge on route 59 is very beneficial. It would have more potential if people could actually ride their bikes along 59 to get to the bridge whether it be a sidewalk or path along the side of the road. The area between 111th street and the new bridge has plenty of room for a sidewalk or a path. With the new addition, people living in the southern neighborhoods like Harmony Grove, High Meadow, and Saddle Creek, could ride their bike to get to the bridge or any other of the many stores in that area. I find it very intimidating to ride my bike on the side of 59, infact, i have never done it. So a path on the side of the road would really help.

On some streets I have seen a separate bike lane on the road and this seems to work well, but they never last very long. This needs to be consistent on every road to make it work.

Naperville could definitely make some improvements to be more bike-friendly.

> Why is it that we send our children to Safety Town where they learn how to be safe and how to follow bicycle rules, but the Naperville adults think they can do whatever they want.

Cindy - the answer is painfully simple, those Naperville 'adults' you
are referring to were once the spoiled / high ACT/SAT scoring little brats that get things like LaCrosse fields handed to them & they still
think that they own the place

raising Naper kids to be completely self-absorbed narcissists
results in what you just described

Safety-Town - like I've ever seen anybody in there
hopefully the kids WILL NOT learn from their parents

take some time & park near Mill St & 5th Ave > 3pm for a real taste of Naperville's driving style

The bicyclists in Naperville think they DO NOT have to ever follow the rules of the road and stop at stop signs. The other day, I had the fortunate experience of having a bicyclist running a stop sign at a major intersection and swearing at the cars to stop for him. Why is it that we send our children to Safety Town where they learn how to be safe and how to follow bicycle rules, but the Naperville adults think they can do whatever they want. Should they get hit by a car, who do you think will be sued?

I've been attempting to ride my bicycle here in Naperville for 25+ years. 25 years ago I could pull off trips through town, safely.
Since the 1988 building permits were stopped due to a lack of enough water supply - I was in heaven, well 630 heaven. Once building re-started, and evidently PLANNING STOPPED - the illusion that bigger was better seemed to become very popular; and hear we are today; 3x the population...
I ride between trails like SpringBrook / Green Trails, and West of Rt 59 / Bruce Ln to get to the Illinois Prairie Path - the most dangerous road I encounter is Royce Road between Naperville Rd/Washington St. and Green Valley FP.
The other intersection that is/was problem prone was Washington St. where it intersects at Warrenville Rd - after Warrenville Rd was repaved, etc. - no more paved shoulder 'bike lane' on the North side
DuPage County HATES cyclists

Personally I think that the bike lane on Eagle St. at Aurora Ave is a joke - I ride the sidewalks near the Riverwalk, but NOT THRU the Riverwalk.

Naperville 'bike friendly' status escapes me?

the most dangerous drivers in Naperville are distracted,
or very near to a soccer field - good luck with that

Always-Right:

I fear you are mistaken. While bicycles MUST follow the Rules of the Road while on the road, they are allowed on sidewalks barring local ordinance.

The Naperville Municipal Code

http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/IL/Naperville/index.htm

11-4-3: LIMITATIONS; BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES AND IN-LINE SKATES:

1.The rules for riding and operating bicycles shall be as set forth in provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code pertaining to bicycles adopted by reference by Section 11-1-1 of this Code unless otherwise provided herein.

2.No bicycles shall be operated upon any sidewalk in the Central Business District or shopping center within the City. (Ord. 94-166, 9-6-1994)

(snip)

It does not look so illegal to ride bikes on sidewalks except those mentioned.

Oops. Maybe it is...if you do not have a license. 11-4-2. Right. May I suggest we have this repealed. Really. "The application shall state the full name and address of the owner, the name of the manufacturer, the serial number of the frame thereof, the approximate date when the owner acquired title to the bicycle, and the name and address of the person from whom the bicycle was acquired." Maybe the state can set up a fee for the title so I can finally get my bicycle license.

Furthermore, Jesse White has a section about what to do on the sidewalks (page 8...or 10).

http://www.lincolnpolice.us/bicycle%20Rules%20of%20the%20road.pdf

RW Dad

Bikes are allowed by state law on sidewalks, unless the local municipality prohibits them.

http://www.biketraffic.org/content2.php?id=50_0_6_0

Sec. 11-1512. Bicycles on sidewalks.

(a) A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian. (b) A person shall not ride a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, where such use of bicycles is prohibited by official traffic-control devices. (c) A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.

Have to echo most of the sentiments already posted. We live in Brookdale and have easy access to a terrific network of trails -- a wonderful amenity, but that is not anything the city of Naperville provides or maintains. If I want to ride into Naperville or go to the library, etc --- it is far too dangerous to ride the streets -- parked cars in the "bike lanes", no safety space between the painted bike lane and traffic moving at 30 to 50 mph. Sidewalks work, but, as noted, it is not legal to ride on the sidewalks. So, no, not bike friendly in my experience.

Actually, Naperville has very nice bike trails in the forest preserves within its bounds. Otherwise Naperville is very unfriendly to bikes. There are few bike paths that go to any destinations. As pointed out by a previous blogger, the trails are basically recreational. Usually there are few problems with bike riders and motor traffic sharing roads but those roads are primarily side streets. When the peddle set donned in designer Spandex and silly looking but colorful helmets decide that they are going to peddle in rush hour traffic on arterials with no shoulders they may be within the law but are responsible for the congestion and vehicle accidents that occur because of their idiotic selfishness. They are also responsible for getting run over. Look at it this way, there is NO LAW against climming a tree higher and higher until a limb breaks and you fall and break your neck. NO LAW! If you do this you're not a criminal but you are an idiot.
The people who insist on riding on major streets with no shoulders
and interfering with the rights of everybody else are not criminals but they are idiots! Most municipalities I am familiar with have bike lanes built near but OFF the roadway. Naperville sadly lacks this amenity.

To RW Dad,
Sidewalks are for pedestrians Bicycles are to be on the highways following all the rules of the road and not going back and forth from sidewalk to roadway. Automobile drivers never know where a bicyclist is going next.

Drivers might act more friendly towards bike riders if they obeyed the rules of the road. Somehow, this seems difficult for most bike riders.

There needs to be a safer way for bikes to cross the DuPage River on Washington Street near Naper Blvd. I live near Naper Blvd and 87th street. Naper Blvd is decidedly bike unfriendly since the road is not safe for bikes, and the sidewalks are either not level or not safe for bike riding. Same goes for Washington.

The city wants me to ride my bike to the train station.

Can someone help with a safe route from 103rd and Book.

Riding bicycle on Naperville's streets might be intimidating with all the traffic, but there are several bike routes that take you through lazy neighborhoods where residents often say hello and cars are next to nonexistent. People riding bicycles, walking, jogging or running always seem much more friendly than those driving cars anyway. My favorite route is from the downtown train station through North Central's campus (follow the bike route signs off Loomis) then to Springbrook Prairie via the bike lane on Modaff Road. I haven't taken this route since the construction started at 75th and Washington, so take this one at your own risk. There's also a great route north through McDowell that hooks up with the Prairie Path, then you can ride to Batavia, Aurora, Wheaton and all points from there. Happy riding.

My family and I live in south Naperville. There is more to be done to strengthen the bike friendliness of our community or area. The city and unincorporated areas need to establish dialogue to better coordinate contiguous access along the streets to parks, prairies and preservss. For example, a family cannot ride the sidewalk completely along Book Road from south of 103rd to the 87th prarie path. Just the same, cyclist west of Book must cross the street to ride the sidewalk to reach Frontier park. More strategic thought seems warranted to make our parks, prairies and preservss more easily/safely accessible to families and children.

It's NOT!! On memorial day 2006, I was hit by a distracted driver AND I WAS ON THE SIDEWALK. Unless this city can effectively and proactively enforce the traffic laws, bicycling in this town will be problematic. If you can get to one of the trails, it's great. The travel to the trail is where you take your life in your hands. Distracted drivers, "roll through" stop signs, SPEEDING, tail-gating and most worrisome AGGRESSIVE out of patience drivers all add to bike riders being viewed as a hindrance and annoyance. This town talks a good story, but the reality is far different and much more hazardous.

As a prairie path bicyclist, I know first hand how dangerously unaware Naperville drivers are of basic right-of-way laws. The driver must ALWAYS yield to the pedestrian/bicyclist in the crosswalk (assuming the pedestrian is crossing with the green light). It's not a courtesy to yield to the pedestrian, it's the law. Drivers turning left with the green light (not a green arrow) are the worst offenders. Watch out for them and get out of their way, or else - they are determined to make that green light at all costs!

Bike Friendly? You must be kidding! Don't ever forget that this is the city that brought us the section of Naper Blvd. between Chicago Avenue and Ogden Avenue, a 4-lane roadway and one of the city's major north/south access roads, without so much as a shoulder or a sidewalk for the pedestrian right-of-way! I see bicyclists every day on that section of roadway, risking their lives by competing with traffic traveling at least 40mph -- all because of a lack of planning on the city's part. How did such a major section of roadway ever get planned and built without so much as a sidewalk? Who's to blame? Let's start by asking the Naperville City Council and the Planning Commission to see where the finger-pointing will start! Bike friendly? Hardly!

I think Naperville has a long way to go before being truly bike-friendly. I am not a bicycle commuter - it doesn't work for me at this time, but also because I'm still nervous about the paths I would have to take to stay safe because the way to work involves very busy roads.

However, I implore the ones who are brave enough to ride their bikes to PLEASE PLEASE follow the Rules of the Road! Today I drove in at 6am. Stopped at the train tracks at River (near Ogden), one bicycle rider on each side of the tracks. Both headed across the tracks after the train went by but before the lights stopped flashing - I don't do that in a car and I can cross the tracks faster. The bicycle on the other side of the tracks was riding on the LEFT side of the road - also a no-no (and had to get by the one riding along side me who at least was correctly on the RIGHT).
Then, the bicycle rider with me and I both approached Ogden, which had a red light. WITHOUT STOPPING, the bike rider sailed right through the red light onto Ogden. I don't care that it was 6am - that is a blatant violation! (And he had no helmet...)

I'd like to say that these are isolated cases, but I witness bike riders running red lights ALL THE TIME, riding on the LEFT side of the road, and creeping along next to the curb when traffic is stopped instead of stopping behind the last car in line (I don't know if this is a violation, but I've seen this cause unsafe situations in the past).

I do try to share the road safely with bike riders, but I really wish they would give the same consideration to those of us who have no choice but to drive our cars...

Naperville was recently designated a "Bicycling Friendly Community" but that was due largely to its work to establish a trails-based network, which is suitable mostly for recreational purposes, but not well suited for generally getting around town.

If you ride on the Naperville road network you will quickly come to the conclusion that Naperville is not all that bike friendly.
As is the case for many suburbs, the engineering of the road network in Naperville funnels traffic onto arterial streets designed for higher speed and volume. That's OK if you're in a car, but not if you are on a bicycle.

If you want to ride around Naperville on a bicycle you must do at least two things.

First you must develop the arcane knowledge that allow you to navigate a way through the maze of suburban streets and neighborhoods.

Second, you must be prepared at certain points to ride on sections of roadway that make you a little nervous, for example because the road is narrow and there is no room for a bike and a car, the cars are driving too fast, there is too much traffic, or traffic lights do not change in the presence of a bicycle. You must ride on such roadways because sometimes there is no other way to get from point A to point B.

For these two reasons alone, cycling on Naperville roads is not very friendly. Add to that the occasional unfriendly, and potentially dangerous treatment by motorists, and you can understand the frustration level of some Naperville road cyclists.

The lead-in for this story states: "The city has made efforts in recent years to make the streets more bike friendly".
This is misleading - the city's effort in this area have been limited to putting up "Bike Route" signs and painting a couple of bike lanes on existing streets. The money spent to date has been on developing trails and to accomodate bike parking at the Metra stations. These are fine efforts but they do not reflect any financial commitment to roadway improvements - which have been non-existent.

When you drive into Naperville on any of it's main thoroughfares - 75th, Ogden, Washington, IL-59, Chicago, Naperville-Plainfield or Naperville-Wheaton Road, your impression is not "Bicycle Friendly", it is "Car is King". It is difficult to do much about improving this infrastructure, although it may be practical to develop parallel bike lanes on some of them (and these should be paved, not limestone screenings), which would be a huge improvement.
The real opportunity for Naperville is to, over time, make improvements to its set of secondary arterials, when these roads are improved in the future - for example north-south roads such as 248th, Book Rd, Modaff, Wehrli / College, and east-west roads such as 87th, Diehl, Montgomery / 83rd, 103rd, and 111th.

Creating a network grid of rideable roads would be a great step towards making Naperville truly "Bicycle Friendly".

Naperville certainly is bicycle friendly. Most bicyclists believe they own the road and fail to obey the rules and vehicle laws. Bicyclists must abide by the same rules as any vehicle on the road, but my observations have seen little compliance with our laws. It is time our police department enforce the rules of the road for everyone, no just motor vehicles.