For the past decades bicyclists were admonished to ride as far right as practical giving the mistaken impression that motorists could then pass within the same lane resulting in an astounding 2/3 of all bicyclists fatalities happening in non-intersection areas. In keeping with Goal 4 of the 20 Year Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Master Plan that states "Develop education and encouragement programs that will increase levels of bicycling and walking and foster a pro-bicycle and pro-pedestrian ethic in individuals, private sector organizations, and all levels of government." We the undersigned strongly encourage the adoption of the following language to clarify how drivers of automobiles should safely maneuver around bicyclists and where they might find cyclists or simply put we need to get "everyone on the same page." Since the Maryland Drivers' Handbook is the backbone of many police officers understanding of what is expected of cyclists as well as the general public we hope this will foster a more positive cycling experience over one that currently has too many incorrectly asserting what bicyclists should do. We therefore would appreciate strong consideration on behalf of the MVA.