Stay Safe on Your Pedicab Ride During Spring Festival Season

If you're looking for an easy and efficient way to commute around Austin this spring, pedicabs are one of the many options you might choose from. While pedicabs make for a convenient and fun mode of transportation, it's important to make sure every ride is a safe one.

Here are a few tips to help you ride smart and stay safe:

• Respect the limit. Only 3 passengers are allowed per pedicab. Children under 6 years old must sit on a guardian's lap.
   
• Pedicab drivers must follow the rules of the road. This includes,
   
  • Using their turn signals, turning on their lights after sundown, and yielding to pedestrians. 
     
  • Staying mindful of speed. Cruising on an Austin roadway, pedicabs can go up to 15 mph. However, on a crowded street, pedicabs should stay close to 5 mph.
     
  • Leaving some breathing room for pedestrians. Pedicabs need to stay at least 3 feet from folks walking in crowded spots, and 5-7 feet when there's more space.
     
• If you see a pedicab driver being unsafe, don't let it slide--call 3-1-1 and report it.

By following these simple tips, we can all help keep downtown Austin safe and fun. Ride smart, stay safe, and enjoy the ride!