Here are the current Safe Passing Bill Co-Sponsors
If you want to contact your PA State Rep go to http://tinyurl.com/pa-assembly
We have an opportunity in this legislative session to pass a bill that will improve bicycling safety in Pennsylvania. Many states have already passed similar legislation or are in the process of doing so. HB2689 from last session was initiated by Bicycle Access Council. The prime sponsor, Rep. Ron Miller, is reintroducing this bill very soon. It is important to have a bill co -sponsored by many of the 203 House members. As of February 6th, there were only 6 co - sponsors PA Walks and Bikes wants this legislation to pass.
If you agree that this bill should become law, please contact your state representative. A sample letter follows but if you have had a personal experience with a vehicle being driven too close to you or a “right hook”, consider sharing this with your legislator as well.
HB2689 can be viewed at http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/session.cfm
Go to bill information and select 2007-2008 session and enter HB2689.
Contact your House member,
SAMPLE LETTER/EMAIL
Dear ………..
I support legislation that is being introduced by Rep. Ron Miller that will require motorists, when changing lanes is not possible, to give at least four feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist. It also requires a motorist who is making a right turn not to interfere with a bicyclist who is traveling straight. This is the same legislation as HB2689 from last session.
Your co-sponsorship of Rep. Miller’s legislation will be greatly appreciated.
“Placing bicycle racks around the parking lot to accommodate …families who rely on bicycles for transportation. Grant T. Smith, senior project manager with Stackhouse Bensinger Inc., Sinking Spring, said the request would be considered.”
To read the full article, please visit the Reading Eagle at:
http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=123739