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Tips for Cyclist

Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver

Learning the rules of the road includes learning how to cross railway tracks safely on your bicycle. Cross only at an authorized crossing and take the time to look, listen, and live. A guide to cyclists of all ages on how to stay safe around trains and railway property. More rail safety information is at http://www.operationlifesaver.ca

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CYCLISTS LOOK in both directions along the tracks. LISTEN for a train. PROCEED Be conscious of others. Motor vehicles and pedestrians may be using the across the tracks ONLY after making sure that no trains are coming and that crossing at the same time as you are. Motor vehicle operators may not no warning devices are activated. recognize the potential hazards related to cycling across tracks or your If you see or hear a train coming, or if warning lights start flashing, STOP at need to move out into traffic to cross at a safe angle. a safe distance (no closer than 5 metres) from the nearest rail. Wait for the train to pass and the warning lights to stop flashing before proceeding. Remember an authorized railway crossing is the only place where its legal Watch out for a second train. When the last car of a train passes the railway for cyclists, pedestrians or vehicle drivers to cross railway tracks. Gravel crossing, do not proceed until you are sure that there is no train coming on service roads and green space beside railway tracks are usually railway TIPS FOR another track, in the same or other direction. property. Its illegal - and dangerous - to trespass on railway property! MORE TIPS CONTACT INFORMATION Trains are wider than the tracks! Locomotives and railway cars extend Contact Operation Lifesaver or your provincial safety council/league to beyond the rails on both sides. When a train is passing, stay at least 5 schedule a free safety presentation. Certified Presenters are available to metres from the tracks, behind any gates or stop lines marked on the speak to students in schools and driver training classes, youth and pavement. community groups, company safety programs, and the general public. In To cross tracks as safely and comfortably as possible, slow down, stop addition, specialized presentations are available for educators, emergency pedalling, put your cranks in a position horizontal to the ground, lift off responders, professional drivers, and recreational groups. your saddle, flex your arms and legs to absorb the shock, and keep both hands on the handlebars (do not signal as you cross the tracks). Another Please also consider joining the volunteers across the country trained to option is to put a foot down and ease your self over the track. You may deliver Operation Lifesaver's safety message. For more information on how TIPS FOR choose this method when traffic is heavy and you cannot negotiate room to pull out into traffic, or when the tracks are wet from rain. In the case you can become an Operation Lifesaver Presenter, call Operation Lifesaver or your provincial safety council/league. CYCLISTS of multiple railway tracks, you can also choose to pull over to the curb, dismount and cross the tracks as a pedestrian. Operation Lifesaver and its safety partners want you to be safe when cycling On metal, as with wet leaves or oil coast and steer straight. Putting force on the pedal or steering away from a straight line can cause the near or crossing railway tracks. wheels to skid. OPERATION LIFESAVER Some railway crossings can be rough. Slow down and be careful - a 99 Bank Street, Suite 1401 bumpy crossing may cause you to lose control of your bike. You can fall Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6B9 crossing tracks even if you are an experienced cyclist. Tel: (613) 564-8100 STAY SAFE; KEEP THESE SAFE Be aware of tracks at the bottom of a hill where your speed may be high Fax: (613) 567-6726 CYCLING TIPS IN MIND: with higher speeds you need more room to manoeuvre and there may E-mail: admin@operationlifesaver.ca be an accumulation of gravel or dirt which decreases traction. Slow down www.operationlifesaver.ca When you see a railway crossing, always expect a train - on any track, in any around tracks. direction, at any time! Watch for warning signs and pavement markings as you approach the crossing. Plan your crossing well ahead of time, establishing your lane position early to make the crossing at the proper right angle. This lane position will depend on the angle of the tracks. Shoulder check and signal your intentions to following road users, including the fact that you may be slowing down. OLOG-0010-P/FEB0206

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Tips for Cyclist

  • 1. CYCLISTS LOOK in both directions along the tracks. LISTEN for a train. PROCEED Be conscious of others. Motor vehicles and pedestrians may be using the across the tracks ONLY after making sure that no trains are coming and that crossing at the same time as you are. Motor vehicle operators may not no warning devices are activated. recognize the potential hazards related to cycling across tracks or your If you see or hear a train coming, or if warning lights start flashing, STOP at need to move out into traffic to cross at a safe angle. a safe distance (no closer than 5 metres) from the nearest rail. Wait for the train to pass and the warning lights to stop flashing before proceeding. Remember an authorized railway crossing is the only place where its legal Watch out for a second train. When the last car of a train passes the railway for cyclists, pedestrians or vehicle drivers to cross railway tracks. Gravel crossing, do not proceed until you are sure that there is no train coming on service roads and green space beside railway tracks are usually railway TIPS FOR another track, in the same or other direction. property. Its illegal - and dangerous - to trespass on railway property! MORE TIPS CONTACT INFORMATION Trains are wider than the tracks! Locomotives and railway cars extend Contact Operation Lifesaver or your provincial safety council/league to beyond the rails on both sides. When a train is passing, stay at least 5 schedule a free safety presentation. Certified Presenters are available to metres from the tracks, behind any gates or stop lines marked on the speak to students in schools and driver training classes, youth and pavement. community groups, company safety programs, and the general public. In To cross tracks as safely and comfortably as possible, slow down, stop addition, specialized presentations are available for educators, emergency pedalling, put your cranks in a position horizontal to the ground, lift off responders, professional drivers, and recreational groups. your saddle, flex your arms and legs to absorb the shock, and keep both hands on the handlebars (do not signal as you cross the tracks). Another Please also consider joining the volunteers across the country trained to option is to put a foot down and ease your self over the track. You may deliver Operation Lifesaver's safety message. For more information on how TIPS FOR choose this method when traffic is heavy and you cannot negotiate room to pull out into traffic, or when the tracks are wet from rain. In the case you can become an Operation Lifesaver Presenter, call Operation Lifesaver or your provincial safety council/league. CYCLISTS of multiple railway tracks, you can also choose to pull over to the curb, dismount and cross the tracks as a pedestrian. Operation Lifesaver and its safety partners want you to be safe when cycling On metal, as with wet leaves or oil coast and steer straight. Putting force on the pedal or steering away from a straight line can cause the near or crossing railway tracks. wheels to skid. OPERATION LIFESAVER Some railway crossings can be rough. Slow down and be careful - a 99 Bank Street, Suite 1401 bumpy crossing may cause you to lose control of your bike. You can fall Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6B9 crossing tracks even if you are an experienced cyclist. Tel: (613) 564-8100 STAY SAFE; KEEP THESE SAFE Be aware of tracks at the bottom of a hill where your speed may be high Fax: (613) 567-6726 CYCLING TIPS IN MIND: with higher speeds you need more room to manoeuvre and there may E-mail: admin@operationlifesaver.ca be an accumulation of gravel or dirt which decreases traction. Slow down www.operationlifesaver.ca When you see a railway crossing, always expect a train - on any track, in any around tracks. direction, at any time! Watch for warning signs and pavement markings as you approach the crossing. Plan your crossing well ahead of time, establishing your lane position early to make the crossing at the proper right angle. This lane position will depend on the angle of the tracks. Shoulder check and signal your intentions to following road users, including the fact that you may be slowing down. OLOG-0010-P/FEB0206