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03-11-08, 10:02 AM
Latest email I got from the Chicagloand Bicycle Federation. Unlike the last email, which was targeted specifically for comittee members, this one is targeted to all Aldermen. If you live anywhere in the city of Chicago, consider calling your alderman and urge him/her to support this ordinance.
Thanks, Duppie
Urge your alderman to support the Bicycle Safety Ordinance when the City Council votes Wednesday.
The ordinance would fine motorists up to $500 for endangering a bicyclist. It identifies specific behavior, including:
Requiring a minimum of three feet of clearance while passing bicyclists
Prohibiting a motorist from opening a door into moving traffic, reducing the danger of “dooring”
Raising the fines for vehicles parked in bike lanes or marked shared lanes
Requiring motorists to yield to oncoming bicyclists when turning left, which prevents a “left hook” crash
Prohibiting motorists from turning right in front of a bicyclist, which prevents a “right hook” crash
Requiring motorists to exercise due care for bicyclists in addition to pedestrians
Who is your alderman? Find out here (http://www.civicfootprint.org/). Call your alderman today.
Find out more about the ordinance at www.biketraffic.org/legislation
Thanks, Duppie
Urge your alderman to support the Bicycle Safety Ordinance when the City Council votes Wednesday.
The ordinance would fine motorists up to $500 for endangering a bicyclist. It identifies specific behavior, including:
Requiring a minimum of three feet of clearance while passing bicyclists
Prohibiting a motorist from opening a door into moving traffic, reducing the danger of “dooring”
Raising the fines for vehicles parked in bike lanes or marked shared lanes
Requiring motorists to yield to oncoming bicyclists when turning left, which prevents a “left hook” crash
Prohibiting motorists from turning right in front of a bicyclist, which prevents a “right hook” crash
Requiring motorists to exercise due care for bicyclists in addition to pedestrians
Who is your alderman? Find out here (http://www.civicfootprint.org/). Call your alderman today.
Find out more about the ordinance at www.biketraffic.org/legislation