Shawnee Trail Cycling Club

Please take a few moments to help us gather information regarding your views on Safe Passing. This is but the first of a series of surveys that we'll be posting. Each survey will run 5-7 days. We certainly value your time and have made every effort to keep the questions brief. We'll always include the "other" option, allowing you to add your own choices and you are welcome to add comments at the bottom of the page. Thank you so much for participating! More information on Safe Passing initiatives can be found at SafePassing.com Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world...

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It's time again! Show your support, get involved! Find a local event or Just Ride Your Bike! This is the month designated by the League of American Bicyclists to not only celebrate past accomplishments, but to plan for the future of cycling. Within National Bike Month are other days identified for specific uses, including National Bike to School Day (May 9) National Bike to Work Week (May 14-18) and National Bike to Work Day (May18) Follow the links above for more detailed information and check with your local bike shops and clubs for any events that might be scheduled. As we become aware, we'll...

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The City of Boise enacted a 3 feet Safe Passing ordinance in 2010. Take our Survey!

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In the absence of a state wide law, the cities of Mobile and Montgomery have passed city specific ordinances addressing Safe Passing with the specification of a 3 foot cushion. Take our Survey!...

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Even though efforts to enact legislation to protect the vulnerable road user have stalled at the state level ( historical information ), several communities in the state of Texas have made the decision to move forward with laws of their own. These communities see the value in protection of their citizens through the promotion and enforcement of safe practices of users of the roads that are vulnerable to the dangers of encounters with motor vehicles. Cities within the state are being asked to approve an ordinance with the exact wording of that passed by the State Legislature in 2009 (and subsequently...

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Take our Survey! HB-170 , Signed by Governor Corbett Feb 4, 2012 The new law amends the Vehicle Code in several ways to define how bicyclist must ride on the roads as well as how drivers of motor vehicles must drive when they encounter a bicycle. Title 75 (Vehicles) Section 3301(c)(1) is amended to read: Pedalcycles: Upon all roadways, any pedalcycle operating in accordance with Chapter 35 proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to...

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Next Class - May 19th @ 2pm The 3R's - Same Rules, Same Rights, Same Responsibilities! You've bought a new bike, new helmet, shoes, shorts(with padding), fancy cycling jersey with empty pockets, bike bag, pedals ---- whew! Maybe you want to be like Lance, or be a little greener and not drive your car so much or you just want to lose some weight and improve your health. You look closely at your aspirations and set some goals for yourself, and then - you think a little deeper about what happens when you get on the road. It can be intimidating, taking a vehicle that weighs maybe 20 pounds on the road...

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Welcome to SafePassing.com! Shawnee Trail Cycling Club 's mission involves promoting efforts to educate and inform cyclists in all aspects of cycling safety. Along that line, we have created these pages to provide information to cyclists everywhere regarding safe passing efforts, those in place and others in various stages of proposal. Across the country, states have been developing and implementing laws that are intended to make cycling safer on our roads. Take our Survey! The focus has been on establishing laws that govern what constitutes "safe passing", when a motor vehicle must pass...

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Streetfilms.o rg has released the third short film of their series, Moving Beyond the Automobile: The Bicycle. Moving Beyond the Automobile is a ten part video series which explores solutions to the problem of automobile dependency. Visit their website for other films in the series and additional advocacy information surrounding the smart use of our streets and highways. It's focused on the large city environment, but provides useful information that applies to all. Enjoy the video!...

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