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It is crucial to establish an ordinance that is simple to enforce and obey, while being as

comprehensive as possible. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that no ordinance relating to

sidewalk regulations will be entirely upheld by road users (ie. See attached spreadsheet,

column Do They Like It?). In her research regarding sidewalk cycling, Lisa Aultman-Hall

concludes with some very important advice that should be considered during the enforcement of

any ordinance: Sidewalk cyclists need to be trained rather than being simply told to ceasecycling on sidewalks.iii

For questions or concerns, please contact:

Rachael Kefalos

Executive Director

Palmetto Cycling Coalition

(803) 445-1099

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iWachtel, Alan & Diana Lewiston. Risk Factors for Bicycle-Motor Vehicle Collisions at Intersections. Institute of Transportation Engineers,

1994: 30-35.ii

Pasanen, Eero. The Risks of Cycling. Helsinki City Planning Department.iiiAultman-Hall, L., Summary of Aultman-Hall Studies on Sidewalk and Bike Path Cycling, Ontario, January 1999.