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55 <br /> B. To evaluate the effectiveness of the statewide "Watch for Me" <br /> campaign and to consider having Orange County participate in the <br /> program. (Note: this program has just been evaluated by the Highway <br /> Safety Research Center and results will be available soon.) <br /> C. To have Orange County evaluated by the national League of American <br /> Bicyclists as part of their Bicycle Friendly Community program <br /> Message: Orange County offers beautiful roads for cycling, whether it is for <br /> transportation, health, or recreation. We want cyclists who come to Orange <br /> County to ride to know they are welcome in our county. Studies have shown <br /> that positive words and expectations (norms) can influence behavior. <br /> Consider promoting a "Ride Friendly/ Drive Friendly" slogan for Orange <br /> County. <br /> Target audiences: Primary: Orange County elected officials and staff; <br /> secondary: motorists and cyclists who use Orange County roads (many of <br /> whom do not live in Orange County) <br /> Safety benefits: more cyclists and more awareness of cyclists on the roads <br /> makes cycling safer on the roads. <br /> VII. Improvements to Traffic Signals to Allow Bicycles to Trigger Traffic Signal <br /> Problem: Bicycles do not trip lights at most traffic signals due to the type of tripper <br /> used or the way it has been calibrated. This makes it difficult for a cyclist to get through <br /> a red light on a road with little motor traffic. <br /> Goal: <br /> A. To give cyclists at intersections a green light to proceed lawfully through an <br /> intersection <br /> Message: When installing new traffic signals or when adjusting existing signals, install <br /> and calibrate trippers, or other technologies that recognize cyclists. <br /> Target audiences: primary: NCDOT, with county and town traffic/transportation <br /> planners and BOCC aware so these improvements can be requested when trippers <br /> are installed <br /> Safety benefit: Allows safe and legal travel through signaled intersections <br /> VIII. Non-infrastructure Recommendations of the Adopted Safe Routes to School <br /> (SRTS) Plan within the County's Jurisdiction <br /> Problem: The non-infrastructure recommendations of the adopted SRTS Plan share <br /> common goals with the charge of the Bicycle Safety Task Force in that they emphasize <br /> education and safety. Implementation of these SRTS recommendations has been <br /> delayed due primarily to limited funding for related infrastructure projects because of <br /> the revision in project criteria at the state level, and lack of any local matching funds. <br /> Goal: <br />