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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 /> <br /> <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 /> <br /> <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 /> 73