Downloading the official bike map developed by the local organization Bike Baton Rouge will allow you to have a more enjoyable experience while biking in Baton Rouge. Many unpaid volunteers assisted in the creation of the map. The committee tasked with selecting routes across the city prioritized those with low levels of traffic and stress while ensuring the highest possible level of connectedness between different communities. If you live in an area where bike riding is not feasible, you can use this map to figure out where you want to travel to get the most out of a scenic trip.
The League of American Bicyclists, a national organization whose mission is to improve facilities for bicycling in communities, designates a city as "bicycle-friendly" when it awards such a designation. An application to become a Bike Friendly City was made by the Baton Rouge Planning Commission, which was supported by applications from other city agencies and local cycling advocacy groups. Through the efforts of the League of American Bicyclists, this designation will remain in effect until 2017.
Cycling has several positive effects on public health and helps reduce pollutants in the air. Through various initiatives, the Baton Rouge Planning Commission is working to make the city of Baton Rouge more bike-friendly. One of these efforts is the production of the Baton Rouge Streets with Recommended Bicyclist Skill Level map, made by local cycling enthusiasts. This map was one of the first of its kind in the city. On the map, you'll see a breakdown of the traffic speed and the width of the outside lanes. Streets that are more accommodating to bicyclists have a lower incidence of injuries.
It is essential to maintain safety when riding a bicycle, even though many people are eager to take advantage of the improving weather by riding their bikes. In Louisiana, bicycle riders are involved in more automobile collisions than drivers of any other type of vehicle. Bicyclists should never consume alcohol or drugs, and drivers should always give bikers plenty of space to ride safely on the road. In addition, it is essential to obey traffic laws and read and follow all signage. The organization places a high premium on the protection of cyclists.
The beginning of the fourth annual Bike Week at LSU was simultaneously timed with the introduction of the BR Biker website. The LSU Student Government is responsible for starting the LSU Bikes! Program. The bike ride is so well-liked that LSU Bikes! has 185 riders registered for the Critical Mass event that will take place in September 2009. Additionally, the video is available to view on YouTube. Ian Pollard was the one who filmed it and edited it. In addition, it has captured the interest of the regional media.
One of the most significant advantages of creating an environment welcoming to cyclists is the reduction in automobile traffic. Cycling is a more enjoyable experience in Baton Rouge's environment now that fewer cars are on the road. Bike lanes will lessen the amount of pedestrian traffic and safeguard people from getting hurt while improving safety and making more space available. And those city residents who live on limited incomes will be able to use this newly discovered liberty to move around in an exciting new way. In this manner, the city will evolve into a neighborhood suitable for those who ride bicycles.