Tulare County may become a 'Share the Road' county

Today, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a proclamation designating Tulare County as a “Share the Road” county.

The proclamation challenges all users of the county road system to work together to improve safety and enjoyment for all modes of transportation.

The Tulare County Resource Management Agency has formed a coalition with residents, several other county departments, schools, and the California Highway Patrol to spread the “share the road” message.

The Tulare County Share the Road Committee has established several goals to achieve, including the following:

- Educating the public, including schools and local community groups regarding the rules of the road ante best safety practices.

- Implementing additional signage on the roadway system to remind the public about the rules of the road.

- Increased enforcement by local law enforcement agencies.

The Share the Road Committee plans to ask Tulare County’s eight incorporated cities, including Porterville, to adopt similar proclamations of support, as well as outlying community councils.

The Tulare County Share the Road Committee was created in September 2011 and includes representatives of Tulare County’s RMA, Health & Human Services Agency, and Sheriff’s Department, the Tulare County Association of Governments, CHP, Southern Sierra Cycling, Visalia Runners, City of Exeter, Exeter High School, Visalia Waterways and Trails Committee, and the Tulare County Office of Education.

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors is set to meet at 9 a.m. today, in the county Administration Building, 2800 W. Burrel Ave. in Visalia.

To view today’s agenda in its entirety, visit http://bosagendas.co.tulare.ca.us/.