Video: Senators Fedor and Wagoner Hold Press Conference To Announce Bipartisan Bicycling Safety Bill
| By Dave Harding, ProgressOhio - Sep 28th, 2009 at 2:20 pm EDT |
Senators Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo) and Mark Wagoner (R-Ottawa Hills) announced the introduction of a bipartisan bicycling safety bill today, on the west lawn of the Statehouse.
The legislation will define a safe lateral passing distance of three feet when a motor vehicle passes a bicycle or other non-motorized vehicle.
The Ohio Bicycle Federation (OBF) President, Chuck Smith, also spoke in support of the legislation.
Both Senator Fedor and Senator Wagoner took part in a 160 mile bike ride from Toledo to the Ohio Statehouse earlier this year.
The three-foot passing clearance requirement was one of several OBF proposals which were given to Senators Fedor and Wagoner during the May ride from Toledo to Columbus.
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