Street Banner Says Drive, Walk, Bike…Respectfully

Safety Campaign Encourages Best Practices On
Two Feet, Two Wheels, and Four Wheels

With many activities limited by the COVID-19 pandemic, bicycling has seen a surge in popularity as a social, family-friendly activity where people of all ages can get exercise while remaining safely spaced. The Rockland County river villages, long a popular destination for tri-state area cycling enthusiasts, have seen increased usage of its roads and rail trails since The Path for bikes and pedestrians on the Mario Cuomo Tappan Zee Bridge opened, attracting 200,000+ visitors since June.

Village and town police departments, local bicycling clubs and Rockland County officials have created a "How to Share the Road Respectfully" safety campaign using street banners in Piermont, South Nyack and Nyack to promote greater respect and awareness among pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. READ MORE