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Improved lighting of roadways can help bicyclists detect obstacles and improve
the likelihood that a motorist will detect the presence of a bicyclist. The Florida
Department of Transportation provides some guidance on the lighting of bicycle
facilities http://www.dot.state.fl.us/safety/ped_bike/handbooks_and_research/bhchpt4.pdf
but there is not much written about lighting standards that are particularly relevant
to assist bicyclists.
Another lighting issue to consider is the use of lights by bicyclists. When
riding at night, bicyclists are required to have front and rear lights - both
to aid in their detection and to help them see what's in front of them. The
Oregon DOT has an easy-to-understand section of its manual that addresses the
equipment needs of bicyclists, including lights. http://www.odot.state.or.us/techserv/bikewalk/planimag/bicycle.htm#equipment
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