Monday, August 29, 2016

‘To the Left, To the Left:’ City Reminds Residents of Left-Hand Turn Safety

Edina, Minn., Aug. 24, 2016 – The City of Edina reminds residents to look “To the Left, To the Left” on local streets during the month of September.

To educate street users about safety, the Engineering and Police departments in 2015 launched the “Edina Street Smarts” campaign. Each month of the spring, summer and fall, the departments remind street users of ways to be safe and respectful of others. For September, the message is “To the Left, To the Left. Be aware when turning left.”  

Motorists are reminded to look for cyclists when making a left-hand turn. Cyclists who are crossing straight through the same intersection in the opposite direction may be going faster than you think.  

Like operators of all vehicles, bicyclists must obey right-of-way laws and be alert when proceeding through an intersection. Make eye contact, if possible, with oncoming motorists who may be turning left in front of you.

“All vehicles must yield to oncoming through traffic when turning left, whether they are powered by people or motors,” said Transportation Planner Mark Nolan. “Bicyclists must take care in these situations because they are much more vulnerable than cars and trucks; this is why making eye contact is so important.”

Recently, a shift has been occurring in the way the City of Edina’s residents, workers and visitors think about  streets, the way they have been designed, and how (and by whom) they are used. The community has been moving toward becoming one that is more active and “livable,” with streets that are more “human-centered.” Living Streets are designed and engineered to be safe and convenient for everyone – not just drivers, but also bicyclists, transit riders, the disabled and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Living Streets are designed to improve residents’ health and quality of life while enhancing a neighborhood’s social and economic vitality.

For more information, visit EdinaMN.gov or contact the Police Department at
952-826-1610 or Engineering Department at 952-826-0371. 

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