Biking in Dunedin: Safety Tips for Florida Bicycle Month

Published on March 12, 2025

Bike Safety Month

By Kyle Simpson
Active Transportation Planner
Forward Pinellas

March is Florida Bicycle Month, and there’s no better time to celebrate cycling as a fun, healthy, and eco-friendly way to get around! Whether you're biking through downtown Dunedin, commuting, or enjoying the Pinellas Trail, safety should always come first.

With more people bicycling on our roads and trails, it's crucial that we all do our part to keep everyone safe. By following a few simple safety practices, we can ensure an enjoyable and accident-free experience for all riders and drivers.

Share the Road & Trails: Safety Tips

For Motorists:

  • Pass bicyclists with care—Florida law requires at least three feet of space when passing.
  • Always look for cyclists before opening your car door or pulling out of a parking space.
  • Yield to bicyclists at intersections and follow all traffic signals and signs.
  • Check for bicycles before making left or right turns.
  • Respect bike lanes and trails—they're for riders, not for parking or passing.
  • Never drive distracted or impaired. Always buckle up.

For Bicyclists:

  • Ride in the same direction as traffic—you are considered a vehicle on the road.
  • Obey traffic signs, signals, and lane markings and follow local laws.
  • Stay predictable—ride in a straight line and use hand signals for turns and lane changes.
  • Be aware—look ahead for traffic, pedestrians, and obstacles in your path.
  • Be visible—use bike lights at night and in low-light conditions.
  • Wear a helmet—it could save your life!
  • Check your bike before every ride—make sure your brakes, tires, and seat are in good condition.
  • Stay focused—never ride distracted or impaired.

Biking in Dunedin: A Growing Trend

Did you know that in 2024, more than two million trips were taken on the Pinellas Trail? Of those, nearly 500,000 were recorded right here in Dunedin. March was the busiest month, with over 63,000 trips. According to data from Forward Pinellas, 78% of those were cyclists!

With so many cyclists enjoying our roads and trails, let's work together to keep Dunedin a bike-friendly, safe, and welcoming community for all.

 

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