BRATTLEBORO — Have you noticed these signs around town lately?
They have been distributed through the Safe Streets Project, a town committee whose mission is to create a culture of respect and increase civility and safety on our streets for everyone through awareness and education activities.
Remember that cyclists only travel around 10 mph and they, like you, have a destination.
Give respect, get respect. Safety is a two-way street.
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