BIKE: SB 859

[Chuck_Thomas]

Lane,  If current laws aren't enforced what makes us think that this one
would be? I'd rather see efforts focused on incenting employers to
voluntarily install shower and bicycle facilities and to promote bicycle
commuting. The key to acceptance and justice on the road is an increase
in riders.  -chuck-

-----Original Message-----
From: forum-bicycleaustin.info-bounces
[mailto:forum-bicycleaustin.info-bounces] On
Behalf Of Lane Wimberley
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 1:25 PM
To: Austin Bikes
Subject: BIKE: SB 859

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

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"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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