Come to stroll or jog or hike.

Come to Bainbridge in your car.

We share the road — that’s how we are.

(Apologies to Dr. Seuss…)

Bainbridge’s roadsides, side roads, and trails offer visitors wonderfully different experiences from freeways and cityscapes.

Native plants hug the edges of pavement and towering firs sweep skyward.

Along our lanes you’ll find cars, walkers, dog-walkers, runners, bicyclists, and equestrians - not to mention our resident wildlife from deer to eagles.

That’s where Bainbridge Shares the Road comes in.

You are apt to see this message on road signs, decals on cars, and t-shirts.

Locals remind one another and invite visitors to show that extra measure of consideration to others, whatever their modes of transportation.

So, here are some tips for safe and enjoyable roaming around Bainbridge:

(PEDESTRIAN LOGO) Walk against traffic, wear bright colors and reflective clothing

Other users: Give walkers or runners extra room, delay passing until oncoming traffic goes by.

(BIKE LOGO) Wear reflective clothing, use front and rear lights, be predictable. (And, because you have people who love you, wear your helmet.) Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists.

Motorists: Give bike riders extra room. Keep an eye out for bikes coming up behind you - every car has a blind spot.

(CAR LOGO) Motorists have the most metal and responsibility. Mind the speed limit, respect others on road, enjoy “island time”.

Other users: Make sure motorists can see you, signal when crossing or turning, be predictable.

(PUT FOLLING ITEM IN BOX)

COLLISIONS BETWEEN CAR AND SOMEONE ON FOOT OR BIKE

IF car is going:

* 25 mph or less, victim usually survives.

* over 25 mph, victim may survive.

* 40 mph or more, victim usually dies.

(WHEELCHAIR LOGO) One in five Americans has a disability, including limitations of mobility, vision, or hearing. We hope to see everyone out and about being physically active.

Other users: Watch for others who may need extra consideration. Many disabilities are not obvious.

(EQUESTRIAN LOGO) Know and train your horse for roadside conditions. Wear your helmet.

Other users: Don’t surprise riders and horses by approaching quickly from behind or making loud, sudden noises. Pass slowly with lots of room.