Cyclists in Victoria Park, Charlottetown. (CBC)

The City of Charlottetown has put up extra warning signs to remind motorists to watch out for cyclists.

Officials also painted bicycle stencils on some downtown streets.

The reminders are a part of Charlottetown's master plan, created in 2007, for bike trails and lanes in the city.

Frank Quinn, program co-ordinator for the city's department of parks and recreation, said the signs and stencils are intended not only for motorists, but for cyclists as well.

"I think they just have to realize they are a mode of transportation, so they're a vehicle. They have to keep in mind that they have the same rights [as] what a motorized vehicle has," he said.

Road safety is a two-way street, as motorists have to watch out for cyclists and cyclists must be aware of motorists, Quinn said.

"It's just public awareness. It's education that they're sharing the streets," he said.

Quinn also said the city has a lot to do before it reaches the goal of being a bike-friendly community.

Cycling woes

In July, Charlottetown police responded to the concerns of downtown businesses about cyclists using the sidewalks by reminding bikers that they are prohibited from doing so.

Cycling PEI has also called for the Island's bicycle laws to be updated to make them clearer and safer.

In May, city officials received complaints about the cycling lane in Victoria Park being misused by joggers, people pushing strollers and motorists.