Morris County to pilot roadside bicycle‑awareness signs on four roadways, public‑works director says
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Public works will install eight bicycle‑awareness signs across four roadways as a pilot after mapping routes suggested by local bicyclists; the county will evaluate outcomes before wider rollout and stressed education for both drivers and cyclists.
Morris County public‑works staff told the Board of County Commissioners on June 25 that the county will pilot installation of bicycle‑awareness signs on four roadways, with a total of eight signs, based on a list provided by local bicyclists.
The director said staff mapped suggested roadways and will start the pilot at four locations to evaluate effectiveness and public feedback before deciding whether to expand the signage program. The presentation said the signs are intended for narrow roadways with limited or no shoulders to alert motorists that bicyclists use those routes.
Meeting participants discussed tradeoffs and safety concerns. County officials and cycling advocates at the meeting noted that signage alone is not a substitute for safe road design; staff and attendees said signage should be paired with public education for both drivers and cyclists about riding single file and road etiquette. The public‑works presentation also noted recent state cuts to Vision Zero‑type funding that had supported similar safety projects.
County staff said they will collect feedback during the pilot and then report back to commissioners; no formal vote or ordinance was presented during the work session.