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WHEREAS, cyclists have the right to ride the streets of our communities and this right is formally articulated in the California Vehicle Code; and

WHEREAS, cyclists are considered to be the “indicator species” of a healthy community; and

WHEREAS, cyclists are both environmental and traffic congestion solutions; and

WHEREAS, cyclists are, first and foremost, people – with all of the rights and privileges that come from being members of this great society; and

NOW, THEREFORE, WE THE CYCLING COMMUNITY, do hereby claim the following rights:

1. 1. Cyclists have the right to travel safely and free of fear.
2. 2. Cyclists have the right to equal access to our public streets and to sufficient        and significant road space.
3. 3. Cyclists have the right to the full support of educated law enforcement.
4. 4. Cyclists have the right to the full support of our judicial system and the right        to expect that those who endanger, injure or kill cyclists be dealt with to the        full extent of the law.
5. 5. Cyclists have the right to routine accommodations in all roadway projects            and improvements.
6. 6. Cyclists have the right to urban and roadway planning, development and            design that enable and support safe cycling.
7. 7. Cyclists have the right to traffic signals, signage and maintenance standards      that enable and support safe cycling.
8. 8. Cyclists have the right to be actively engaged as a constituent group in the          organization and administration of our communities.
9. 9. Cyclists have the right to full access for themselves and their bicycles on all        mass transit with no limitations.
10. 10. Cyclists have the right to end-of-trip amenities that include safe and secure        opportunities to park their bicycles.
11. 11. Cyclists have the right to be secure in their persons and property, and be            free from unreasonable search and seizure, as guaranteed by the 4th                  Amendment.
12. 12. Cyclists have the right to peaceably assemble in the public space, as                  guaranteed by the 1st Amendment.

And further, we claim and assert these rights by taking to the streets and riding our bicycles, all in an expression of our inalienable right to ride!