tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092075847767445447.post-51778644027153965002008-05-05T18:59:00.001-07:002008-05-05T18:59:42.650-07:00Dear cycling friends,<p>Bicycles must use the right-most lane that serves their destination.<br>Therefore you cannot stripe bicycle lanes in roundabouts without<br>preventing bicyclists from ever doing anything but turning right.<p>You must merge into the through-lane, the center lane, if you want to<br>go straight or turn left.<p>These roundabouts are small enough that this is not a problem. Before<br>you reach the roundabout, check for traffic, signal, and merge into<br>the main travel lane. Negotiate the roundabout, achieve your<br>destination, and merge back to the right if appropriate.<p>Notice that the instructions provided by Fresno State (I have copied<br>the link below) support my position, and suggest to motorists that<br>they treat bicycles in the roundabout the same as cars.<p>Do not confuse the cars by improperly negotiation the roundabout on<br>your bicycle. Assume proper lane position for maximal vehicular<br>cycling pleasure.<p>I believe enough Fresno State Cyclists are reading this that we can<br>achieve a positive impact by modelling the behaviour we would like to<br>see in others, both while in our cars and on our bicycles.<p>Thank you,<p>Ed<br><a href="http://www.fresnostatenews.com/2008/04/Howtodrivearoundabout.pdf">http://www.fresnostatenews.com/2008/04/Howtodrivearoundabout.pdf</a>Ed Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912848570707980332noreply@blogger.com