March 4, 20138 Comments on What is nation’s highest bicycle tax?
March 4, 20131 Comment on Nevada considers complete streets, red light law for motorcycles & bicycles
I’m now visiting Nevada in my virtual meander across the American bike legislation tour of 2013. Of interest in the Silver State: voluntary funding of a Complete Streets program for your county, and a bipartisan run the red light rule for motorcycles and bicycles.
January 16, 20137 Comments on An American survey of dooring laws
The Senate Transportation Committee of the Virginia General Assembly today consider SB 736, an anti-dooring bill that would bring Virginia’s motor vehicle code in line with the 90% of the nation that has the identical law on their books. Unfortunately, after some legislators and other opinion makers have branded what should be common sense as “foolishness,” SB 736 may have an uphill battle.
Late Update: SB 736 passes through Senate Transportation Committee for consideration by the full Senate.
Later Update: SB 736 passes the full Senate 23-17 on January 22. It’s now in the House Transportation Committee.
January 16, 20137 Comments on Need help with dooring laws in USA
I found 40 states have a law on the books prohibiting opening a car door into moving traffic. I know for a fact Virginia doesn’t have one because they’re debating the issue this week.
I can’t find a dooring statute for 9 other states. Before I report this as fact, if you happen to know otherwise please let me know.
The states without dooring laws (as far as I know): Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia
TIA for any help
January 14, 20131 Comment on Healdsburg CA to consider vulnerable users ordinance
The Healdsburg city council in Sonoma County California will consider a proposal for a vulnerable user ordinance, according to the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition (SCBC). The proposed ordinance allows cyclists and pedestrians to file a civil suit against motorists who harass them and is modeled on similar legislation now in effect in the city of Los Angeles.
December 19, 20123 Comments on Sebastopol California adopts vulnerable road user law
The Sebastopol California city council voted to adopt Sonoma County’s first vulnerable users law after several cyclists testified on the need for such a law last night. The proposed city law, which is based on model code provided by the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, allows cyclists and pedestrians to sue those who “intentionally injure, attempt to injure, or threaten to physically injure” them for $1000 or up to treble actual damages, whichever is greater, in addition to litigation costs. A jury or judge may also additional award punitive damages.