UPDATE: BikeTexas has asked that you RSVP to mail@biketexas.org if you plan to volunteer and that they’ll probably need some help next week. —- BikeTexas collected thousands of signatures around the state in support of the 3-foot passing law that was vetoed by Governor Perry this summer. They need help getting those names and addresses [...]
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Safe Passing ordinance on City Council agenda for this week
Item 30 on the Austin City Council agenda for this Thursday’s meeting is the adoption of a Safe Passing ordinance for the City of Austin. The law would require cars and light trucks to provide at least three feet of passing room to so called “vulnerable road users.” Heavy trucks and commercial vehicles would have [...]
Cyclists treated like deer on road, says My SA Blogger Veronica Flores
This last week cyclists Gregory and Alexandra Bruehler were killed while riding a tandem north of San Antonio. They were hit from behind by a truck. Of course, the driver was not cited. The Bruehlers have left behind a seven year old daughter, Kylie. This child will grow up without her parents, and the driver of [...]
Bicycle Sport Shop Leslie Luciano work on petition against Gov Perry grows to over 3000
In the wake of Governor Rick Perry’s veto of the Safe Passing Bill in June, Bicycle Sport Shop’s community relations person, Leslie Luciano, worked with Bike Texas to promote a petition to collect the names of people who were upset by the blocking of this safety bill which had overwhelming bi-partisan support. Luciano made some [...]
Update on Safe Passing Bill: Gov Perry Vetoes SB 488
The word in tonight from BikeTexas is despite broad bipartisan support and the support of the cycling community and organizations like AAA, Governor Rick Perry vetoed SB 488, the Safe Passing Bill. This bill would have required automobile drivers to give cyclists three feet of space when passing. Here’s the response from BikeTexas: Dear fellow [...]
ACTION ALERT ON SAFE PASSING BILL – VETO IMMINENT
From BikeTexas: *Action Alert* *Safe Passing* ACTION ALERT: GOVERNOR PLANS TO VETO SAFE PASSING BILL TODAY Forward this email to every cyclist you know! Dear Fellow Texas Cyclists, Every cyclist in Texas must call Governor Perry today and insist that he allow SB 488 to pass! The governor mistakenly thinks that the bill puts all [...]
