[Press Release] : GetAbout Columbia offers ‘Let’s Roll Together’ education opportunity

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 10, 2009

CONTACT: GetAbout Columbia
573-442-7189, ext. 28

GetAbout Columbia offers ‘Let’s Roll Together’ education
opportunity
								
	(COLUMBIA, MO) - On a busy day, local gas utility Ameren UE has
nine service trucks driving our streets to install gas meters and gas
lines and provide other services for its customers. According to
Ameren’s Jennifer Meyer, each driver will log more than 50 miles on
a typical day. These folks probably know the streets of Columbia as well
as anyone. That’s why Meyer thought employees would benefit from
GetAbout Columbia’s free “Let’s Roll Together” presentation. 
	“I thought hearing the presentation and learning more about
road safety from a vehicle driver’s and a bicyclist’s perspective
would really be beneficial to our group,” Meyer said. 
	“Let’s Roll Together” is a short, engaging presentation
about how bicyclists and motorists can share the road to create a safer
and more friendly environment for everyone. The free presentation
includes information and tips that can help everyone more safely use our
streets. Some of the highlights include: 
	●	Reminding motorists to always allow at least a
three-foot buffer, or “cushion,” between a vehicle and a bike when
passing.
	●	Reminding bicyclists to always anticipate the
unexpected, like a car door opening or debris in the street.
	●	Reminding both bicyclists and motorists to obey all
traffic laws and signs. 
	Discussion also covers misconceptions about traffic laws for
both bicyclists and motorists, along with recent street markings and
what they mean. For more information about scheduling a “Let’s Roll
Together” presentation, call GetAbout Columbia at 442-7189, ext. 28.

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