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HAVERFORD (PA) BICYCLISTS LAUNCH SAFETY CAMPAIGN

-> According to a Sept. 30th Delaware County Daily Times article, "Galvanized by the tragic death of cyclist Russell Garrett, groups of bicycling enthusiasts stationed themselves on West Chester Pike near the Blue Route ramps during rush hour Wednesday to raise awareness and promote better biking safety. Participants, many wearing colorful bike gear and helmets, held signs conveying to motorists that bicycles are permitted in travel lanes, and asking drivers to put their cell phones down."

"Garrett, a 38-year-old Haverford College professor and Upper Darby resident, was cycling in the westbound lane of Route 3 on July 15 when he was struck from the rear by a distracted driver, near the exit to Interstate 476 North. Although he was wearing a helmet, Garrett later died of head injuries at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. According to preliminary police reports, the driver was looking down and did not see Garrett until she hit him. Results of an investigation are under review by the Delaware County District Attorney's office, Garrett's mother, Peggy Garrett, who lives in Louisiana, said..."

Source: http://tinyurl.com/369qtwg