Education, Safety & Promotion

Policy 6.01

Distribute bicycle and pedestrian safety, educational, and promotional materials to students, parents, faculty, and staff at school orientations. Consider other opportunities for public education such as drivers training and citation diversion programs.

Policy 6.02

Work through the Department of Health Services programs to promote the health benefits of bicycling and walking.

Policy 6.03

Develop a bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign that produces comprehensive driver, bicyclist and pedestrian educational materials and information, and increases public awareness of the benefits of walking and bicycling as healthy alternatives to motorized transportation.

Policy 6.04

Collect bicycle and pedestrian accident data in the unincorporated areas on an annual basis. The BPAC shall review this data and identify high risk areas, prioritizing improvements, or additional needs for future accident data collection.

Policy 6.05

Educate motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians with regard to safety, rights, and responsibilities associated with use of the County transportation system.

Policy 6.06

Support constructive efforts from advocacy groups to address bicycle and pedestrian transportation issues.

Policy 6.07

Support and encourage events that enhance Sonoma County’s reputation as a world class bicycling destination.

Policy 6.08

Encourage events, such as festivals and rallies that introduce Sonoma County residents to walking and bicycling, such as bike-to-work days, walk and bike-to-school days, senior walks and historic walks.

Policy 6.09

Provide the option of flexible work schedules to County employees in order to accommodate commuting by bicycle, walking, or transit.

Policy 6.10

Develop a Guaranteed Ride Program for County workers and employees of other employers with participating programs who regularly bicycle, walk, vanpool, carpool, or use transit for their trip to work. The program would encourage use of alternative transportation modes by providing free transportation in the event of personal emergencies, illness, or unscheduled overtime.