Abstract: Systems and method are provided for controlling an autonomous vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving sensor data from one or more sensors of the vehicle; processing, by a processor, the sensor data to determine a cyclist in proximity to the vehicle; in response to the determined cyclist, selecting, by the processor, a behavioral mode from a plurality of behavioral modes; adjusting, by the processor, at least one control parameter based on the selected behavioral mode; and controlling the autonomous vehicle and/or a notification light based on the at least one control parameter.