The mandate for a three-foot passing distance has been officially adopted by our local officials. I am grateful for the collective persistence that transformed this demand into policy. We will now monitor the implementation process to ensure these new safety measures are strictly enforced on our roads.
October 26, 2016
Final supporters
We the undersigned citizens of the City of Sugar Land, City of Houston nd surrounding cities and counties petition city, county and state officials for quick and decisive action on the matter of cyclist safety. Each year 100s of cyclists are killed 1000s more injured in preventable auto-cycling accidents. These accidents are often the result of motorists not providing cyclists safe right of way on our roadways. We specifically ask for the following:
1. The erection of signage by the (city/county/state) indicated motorists must yield safe right of way when passing cyclists. This signage is to be erected on roads frequented by cyclists. These roads should be identified in conjunction with local cycling clubs and cycling shops
2. A training program for law enforcement officers focused on the rights of cyclists and the obligations of motorists when passing cyclists.
3. The establishment of a patrol program placing trained officers on those same roadways identified in point one above during times of high cyclist use, generally early Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Sincerely, #3feetdammi
Updates
October 18, 2016
The momentum behind this initiative continues to grow at an encouraging pace. It is clear that the community is ready for these critical safety improvements on our local roadways.
Reached 100 supporters
October 18, 2016
57 Comments
In the past, Sugar Land has demonstrated a commitment to making a "bike-friendly" city. This would be a great, easy step in furtherance of that. Don't let Houston (which already has the 3-foot law) be more bike-friendly than Sugar Land.
we need help over here on the west side, cars turning right on red, not slowing down or even stopping. motorize come inches next to you. we need these signs and to educate motorize of the laws
I have been riding for 20 years now and still find it interesting that we have so many deaths every year from negligent drivers. I've had cars purposely swerve at me, passengers in cars spit at me, I've had objects thrown at me, and just last year had a car hit me. Lives are in danger with careless, reckless, and agry drivers. I am in full support of having a task force issue citations for not obeying the 3' law.
My niece was hit while riding her bike a few months ago. I gladly sign this petition in her honor.
I have lost two cycling friends killed by motorit's. I am a 25 year veteran cyclist myself and cannot count the number of times car and especially truck mirrors have come within an inch of my helmet and that is with me staying as far to the right as possible. This new law must be put in place and ENFORCED like it is in many other states. Texas has lost way too many cyclist because of uniformed, u caring motorist.
For our safety on the road please take note!
Thank you!!
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The mandate for a three-foot passing distance has been officially adopted by our local officials. I am grateful for the collective persistence that transformed this demand into policy. We will now monitor the implementation process to ensure these new safety measures are strictly enforced on our roads.
October 26, 2016
Final supporters
We the undersigned citizens of the City of Sugar Land, City of Houston nd surrounding cities and counties petition city, county and state officials for quick and decisive action on the matter of cyclist safety. Each year 100s of cyclists are killed 1000s more injured in preventable auto-cycling accidents. These accidents are often the result of motorists not providing cyclists safe right of way on our roadways. We specifically ask for the following:
1. The erection of signage by the (city/county/state) indicated motorists must yield safe right of way when passing cyclists. This signage is to be erected on roads frequented by cyclists. These roads should be identified in conjunction with local cycling clubs and cycling shops
2. A training program for law enforcement officers focused on the rights of cyclists and the obligations of motorists when passing cyclists.
3. The establishment of a patrol program placing trained officers on those same roadways identified in point one above during times of high cyclist use, generally early Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Sincerely, #3feetdammi
Updates
October 18, 2016
The momentum behind this initiative continues to grow at an encouraging pace. It is clear that the community is ready for these critical safety improvements on our local roadways.
Reached 100 supporters
October 18, 2016
57 Comments
Cyclists have a right to use public roads and are treated as motor vehicles under the law. The lack of education from a driver’s perspective is most disturbing. The general public is not aware what rights cyclist have as vehicles under the law. More needs to be done to educate drivers on safety, awareness, and the law.
In the past, Sugar Land has demonstrated a commitment to making a "bike-friendly" city. This would be a great, easy step in furtherance of that. Don't let Houston (which already has the 3-foot law) be more bike-friendly than Sugar Land.
we need help over here on the west side, cars turning right on red, not slowing down or even stopping. motorize come inches next to you. we need these signs and to educate motorize of the laws
I have been riding for 20 years now and still find it interesting that we have so many deaths every year from negligent drivers. I've had cars purposely swerve at me, passengers in cars spit at me, I've had objects thrown at me, and just last year had a car hit me. Lives are in danger with careless, reckless, and agry drivers. I am in full support of having a task force issue citations for not obeying the 3' law.
My niece was hit while riding her bike a few months ago. I gladly sign this petition in her honor.
I have lost two cycling friends killed by motorit's. I am a 25 year veteran cyclist myself and cannot count the number of times car and especially truck mirrors have come within an inch of my helmet and that is with me staying as far to the right as possible. This new law must be put in place and ENFORCED like it is in many other states. Texas has lost way too many cyclist because of uniformed, u caring motorist.
For our safety on the road please take note!
Thank you!!
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Cyclists have a right to use public roads and are treated as motor vehicles under the law. The lack of education from a driver’s perspective is most disturbing. The general public is not aware what rights cyclist have as vehicles under the law. More needs to be done to educate drivers on safety, awareness, and the law.