There are multiple bills pending in this session, sponsored by Senator Brownsberger, that would improve bicycle safety. This post provides more information on all of them.
Rules of the Road
Auto recalls that we have to find out about ourselves
I’m amazed that used-car dealers aren’t required to repair safety recalls before selling vehicles, or disclose the recalls to customers when the cars are purchased. If there’s something that can be done at the state level about this life-threatening issue, please look into it.
Bike Safety on the Fiedler Bridge
I’m concerned about safety on the Fiedler Footbridge–the command to WALK BIKES should be painted in big fluorescent letters on the concrete wall at each end, and on the walkway itself.
Voluntary Commuter Bicycle License
Hi Will, Here is the idea I told you about, I have never done this before, all input is appreciated: Problem: Accidents occur because motorists and cyclists are unaware of existing rule of the road. Commuters feel insecure about choosing bicycle commuting. Motorists do not know what actions to expect from cyclists. Many people do …
Safe Driving
The “Save Driving” bill would instruct the Registry of Motor Vehicle not to check immigration status as a condition for issuing licenses. I do support the bill and I am, in fact, a co-sponsor of it. It is a controversial concept and I get a lot of email on both sides of it. Most recently, …
Personal Responsibility & Trapello Rd.
Something to think about as we begin the redesign of Trapello Rd We might take a lesson from Holland, which was the site of an enlightening traffic experiment a few years back. Officials in the city of Drachten removed all traffic signs, controls and markings from the city center. Despite this free-for-all design, traffic flowed …