[B’ Spokes: Below is the feedback we got in 2008 with a ranking of 35. What’s changed to get a ranking of 11 is crossed out.]
Legislation
–no 3ft or greater safe passing law
–cannot legally signal with right hand
–bicycle equipment code not consistent with the language in UVC or its intent
-discriminatory mandatory bike lane law
-far to right as practicable code does not exclude right turn lane
Policies & Programs
-no Complete Streets or Bicycle and Pedestrian Accomodation policy
-no Mountain Biking Plan
-no CO2 Reduction Plan that includes bicycle usage
–no policy requiring bike parking at state owned facilities
Infrastructure
–no system in place to determine percentage of state highways that have paved shoulders
–no rumble strip policy with a minimum 4ft. of clearance for bicycles
-no dedicated state funding source for bicycling projects or programs
-no safety funding spent on bicycling in past 3 years
Education & Encouragement
-no questions regarding the responsibilities of motorists towards cyclists on driver’s test
-no questions regarding the responsibilities of motorists towards cyclists on driver’s manual
-no questions on motorists responsibilities to cyclists on CDL test
Evaluation & Planning
-information on bicycle usage rates not included in SCORP
-bicycle safety is not addressed in Highway Safety Plan
Enforcement
-No education of officer on cyclist rights & responsibilities through academy or continuing education
-information on cyclists rights and responsibilities not made available to traffic judges
[B’ Spokes: So a 30% improvement gets us a 48% improvement in ranking ??? ]
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