Month: June 2023

Cycling in OKC

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Bikes should be treated like a vehicle when they are on the road. Unless otherwise stated, bicyclists are required to follow the same rules drivers are required to follow. Outside of high pedestrian traffic areas such as downtowns and business districts, bikes are generally allowed on sidewalks. For safety tips Click HERE

Cycling Code

1. Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of this State and the traffic provisions of this Code applicable to the driver of a vehicle.

2. Cyclists must ride in the same direction as traffic.

3. Cyclists must ride as close to the right-hand side of the roadway as is safely possible. An exception is when using a road designated and marked as a bicycle route, where cyclists can use the entire right-most lane.

4. Cyclists can pass other cyclists and vehicles traveling in the same direction when safe to do so.

5. Cyclists can’t ride on sidewalks within business districts.

The Laws

  • Bicyclists are subject to all the same traffic laws as cars, unless otherwise noted. 
  • According to State law, bicyclists may proceed through red lights, but they must stop first and make sure there’s no oncoming traffic.
  • Bicyclists have to ride in the same direction as traffic, on the right side of the road, and obey all traffic signals. Some exceptions include roads designated as bicycle routes. Finally, do not ride bikes on sidewalks within business districts.

Happy Father’s Day!

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Did you know Father’s Day did not become a national holiday until 1972?

The first known Father’s Day service occurred in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 5, 1908 after hundreds of men died in the worst mining accident in US history.  Grace Golden Clayton, the daughter of a dedicated minister, proposed a service to honor all fathers, especially those who had died. Very few people outside of the local area knew about it.

National Go Fishing Day

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Celebrated since the 1950s, National Go Fishing Day is an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together and enjoy a peaceful day on the water. It’s also a great way to learn about conservation, sustainability, ecology, wildlife management and our aquatic ecosystems.

Scissortail Lake will be teaching students basic fishing skills.

June 18th 1-3pm Rods Reels and Bait Provided

OKC Common Code Violations

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Parking: Parking on an unpaved surface or on a city sidewalk or right-of-way is a violation. This includes boats, trailers and RV’s

Abandoned Vehicles: Vehicles that are abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, inoperative, rusted, junked or in a partially dismantled condition are prohibited and declared a public nuisance if parked, stored or left on public or private property for more than 72 hours. 

High Grass and Weeds: The number one complaint from people across the city is high grass and weeds. City ordinance defines grass to be in violation when it reaches a height of 12 inches. Property owners are also responsible for maintaining alleys and right-of-ways adjacent to their property.

Unsafe Structures: Dilapidated and unsecured structures not only pose a safety hazard to the community they are a violation of Oklahoma State Statues. Dilapidated structures are those with foundation damage, collapsing roof, major structural damage and decay. Unsecured structures are those with broken windows, unlocked or open doors and holes in the roof or outer walls. 

Bulk Waste: Bulk waste can be put out to the curb for collection no more than three days before the scheduled pick up date.

Big Blue: Big Blue can be put at the curb after 7 p.m. the day before collection day and must be wheeled back and legally stored at the side or rear of the structure, no later than 8 p.m. the day after collection. 

For more information on OKC.gov’s code violations click HERE

Local Farmers Markets

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In Downtown OKC you can visit the Farmers Pubic Market every Sat year round 9am-2pm Check out a list of their vendors HERE

At Scissortail Park the Farmers Market opens every Sat April – October 9am-1pm and the last Wed of the month May-Sept 2-8pm Check out their market vendors HERE

The Edmond Farmers Market is outdoors April- Oct 8am-1pm

This long running community market is held in downtown Edmond. For more information click HERE