Anti-Dooring

Since I have recently started riding my bike to work, this seems timely. Often as cars are rushing passed me on the left, I never know if the people exiting their cars are aware of oncoming auto and bicycle traffic. I know this is not a new concern and has caused problems before my recent return to my bike.

Anti-Dooring is a website that offers information for both motorists and cyclists, as well as flyers and stickers to print out. If you aren't familiar with the term, check the website or read below:

What is Dooring?
Dooring is when the driver or passenger of a car opens a car door into or in front of a cyclist. Cyclists can be seriously injured or killed, either by slamming into the door, by being thrown into passing traffic, or when they must swerve suddenly into passing traffic to avoid the door. Most commonly, this occurs when the driver of a car that is parallel parked suddenly opens a door, but can also occur when passengers in cars stopped in traffic open doors.