BIKE: SB 859

[Stephen Wechsler]

There's a piece in the current Chronicle on this bill.  I was wondering 
about it too.

Steve



On May 19, 2005, at 1:24 PM, Lane Wimberley wrote:

> Folks, I saw this on rec.bicycles.racing, and also on another list,
> and am now passing it along.  To be honest, I'm not familiar with this
> issue (yet).  I would be interested in any opinions or views on this
> that others have.
>
> -Lane
>
> -- 
> "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the
> human race."
> - HG Wells
>
>
>
> Dear fellow Texas Cyclist,
>
> Call Senator Todd Staples, R-Palestine, and urge him to vote for SB
> 859.
>
> Not since the threat to ban cyclists from all FM roads has there been a
> greater need for action.
>
> Senator Todd Staples, R-Palestine, has repeatedly delayed and
> obstructed SB 859. Despite the leadership of Senator Ellis, D-Houston,
> and Senator Deuell, R-Rockwall, Senator Staples, is making it very
> difficult to get past the Senate floor.
>
> The Safe Passing Bill will save lives. It would require motorists to
> pass cyclists at a minimum of three feet. 20 Texan cyclists a year who
> are obeying all laws are hit from behind by negligent and reckless
> drivers. To read more about the bill go to the BikeTexas Legislative
> page: http://biketexas.org/lege/lege_home.html
>
> Email or call Sen. Staples' office and express the importance of his
> support for SB 859. (512) 463-0103
> http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senate/members/dist3/dist3.htm#form
>
> Email or call your Senator. If you don't know who your Senator is, you
> can find out at http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/fyi/fyi.htm.
>
> Tell your friends! We need to act quickly on this!
>
> Thanks!!!
>
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