Whether you're a walker or a biker, the City of Boca Raton has your back.
Did you know there is an extensive network with 84 miles of bike lanes, shared pathways and trails for cyclists and pedestrians throughout the City of Boca Raton?
Through the Bicycles/Pedestrians Program, they aim to:
- Engineer: Design, improve, and enhance bike lanes, shared-use paths, routes, and sidewalks, creating a safer and more pedestrian-friendly city.
- Educate: Educate the public on safe traffic behavior, reducing conflicts between cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles.
- Encourage: Promote biking and walking as healthy and eco-friendly alternatives to driving.
- Enforce: Enforce traffic laws to protect bicyclists and pedestrians, ensuring public safety.
For more details, visit Bicycles & Pedestrians | Boca Raton, FL (myboca.us).
You can also see a preview on YouTube:
Walking is a popular and healthy way for pedestrians of all ages to keep in shape. However, it is also important that pedestrians be responsible for their own safety, as accidents can occur anywhere.
Additionally, the Florida Department of Transportation provides resources that help pedestrians learn about and practice safe walking habits.
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