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5 . <br /> Drat BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE STRUCTURE (as of 02SEP97) <br /> ORGANIZATION REVELANT EXPERIENCE <br /> Bicycle Commuter Can provide insights into the obstacles and <br /> opportunities (comment on existing routes) for <br /> using a bicycle for commuting. <br /> Anti-Bike Lane Bicyclist Can provide insight into the growing"bicycles as <br /> vehicles"(where bikes should have the same <br /> opportunities to use the road as a motor vehicle) <br /> movement. <br /> Pro-Bike Lane Bicyclist Can provide insight into the preferred bicycle <br /> facilities for those cyclists uncomfortable with <br /> riding on the road. <br /> Anti-Bicyclist Can provide a motorist's insight as to what cycling <br /> behaviors (i.e., riding two or more abreast on <br /> narrow roads)promote anti-bicycle sentiments. <br /> BD of Educ. Can comment on educational awareness programs <br /> for both novice cyclists (basics of bicycling) and <br /> novice drivers (drivers education). <br /> Bike Shops Rep Can provide input on how bike shop owners view <br /> and support cycling awareness (i.e., discount <br /> helmet sales)promotions. <br /> Sheriffs Dept. Can provide input to the committee on enforcing <br /> cycling laws(with both cyclists and drivers). <br /> NCDOT Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Can provide insights into the ability to fund various <br /> Transportation bicycle related improvements before they are <br /> incorporated into the plan. <br /> NCDOT Maintenance Engineer Can comment on the conditions (surface and lane <br /> width) of prospective and existing bicycle routes. <br /> NCDOT Division and District Engineers Can provide insights into what can be done for <br /> bicycle improvements through the development <br /> review process. <br />