Driving Safely Near The Sheridan Drive Bike Lane

The State Department of Transportation has installed a new bike lane in the Town of Tonawanda on Sheridan Drive in order to connect the Empire State Trail between Sheridan Park and Tonawanda Rails to Trails. This bike lane also serves as a turn lane at major intersections like Sheridan Drive at Military Road, Elmwood Ave, Delaware Ave, and Colvin Blvd.

Why is this bike lane announcement important for local drivers who frequent Sheridan Drive? Awareness!

Tips for safely traveling on the Sheridan Drive bike lane:

• Drivers should look twice before merging into any turn lane that doubles as a bike lane.
• Drivers should look twice for oncoming traffic, cyclists, and e-bike or electric scooter operators before pulling into or out of parking lots and driveways along this route.
• Cyclists and e-bike/electric scooter operators should be mindful of traffic and watch out for turning/merging vehicles.
• Cyclists and e-bike/electric scooter operators should wear helmets to protect yourself physically and legally in the event of an accident.
• Both drivers and cyclists should obey all traffic signals.
• Never race a yellow light.
• Always use turn signals (or hand signals for cyclists) to convey your intent to turn.
• Minimize/eliminate distractions so you can focus solely on the road.

Stay vigilant and practice safe driving.

If you or someone you love was injured by a negligent or reckless driver, call Multerer Law Firm at 716-882-8828 for a free case evaluation.

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