Topic – Bicyclists
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Higher gas prices may reduce obesity
$1 increase = 10% drop?
A sustained $1 increase in the price of a gallon of gas may result in a 10% drop in obesity rates, saving 11,000 lives and $11 billion every year.
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Woodrow Wilson Bridge now open to pedestrians, bicyclists
Includes room for transit
The nation's capital now has a 12-foot pedestrian and bike lane along the busy I-95 bridge connecting Virginia and Maryland, with future room for transit.
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Governor Perry vetoes Safe Passing Act
Bill had passed overwhelmingly
Perry vetoed a popular bill to protect pedestrians, bicyclists, construction workers, and others, as he believes it improperly placed responsibility on drivers.
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Bill would establish specific national transportation objectives
Lays out precise targets
New measures aim to reduce congestion, delays, vehicle miles traveled, and greenhouse gas emissions while increasing walking, biking, and transit services.
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Texas legislative session nearing completion
Session ends June 1
The Safe Passing Act looks like it will become law, while the future of the local-option bill is somewhat murky. The session ends on June 1.
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Safe Passing Act passes House
Would set passing distances
The bill passed the House Transportation Committee, and a local blogger expects it stands a good chance of passage before the end of the legislative session.
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Charlier: Walkable Streets
Urban form is critical
Walking is a critical human function, according to Distinguished Speaker Jim Charlier, and urban streets must be designed with pedestrians in mind.
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State Senate approves safe passing act
Sets minimum passing distances
The bill, which must be taken up by the House, would mandate minimum passing distances near vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and bicyclists.
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