If you live in DC, please give a few moments of your time demonstrating support for the Bicycle Safety Enhancement Act. Its provisions include:
1) A requirement that blind spot mirrors be installed on all DC owned heavy duty vehicles
2) New bicyclist and pedestrian awareness training for DC heavy vehicle operators
3) A new law requiring that motorists give three feet of space when passing cyclists
4) A fine for the use of restricted lanes (bus/bike lanes or bike lanes) by unauthorized vehicles
How can you demonstrate that support?
A hearing on the legislation has been scheduled for Friday, November 14th at 2pm. WABA urges you to contact the DC Council to express your support for the Bicycle Safety Enhancement Act. [WABA has] provided a sample letter for you to send to the Council, but please remember that personal messages are much more effective. If you’d like to testify in person at the Council hearing, please contact Maria Angelica Puig-Monsen at 202-724-8195 or email mpuigmonsen@dccouncil.us by November 12th. Written statements of support for the bill can also be sent to Ms. Puig-Monsen’s email address.