Reporting Alex DeMetrick
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It was a coincidence no one wanted, but the death last week of a bicyclist in Baltimore County is giving new emphasis to legislation that would make more room for cyclists.<\/p>\n
Alex DeMetrick reports a police escort was brought in to make room for dozens [X 4] of cyclists traveling from Baltimore to Annapolis. It was a journey with two purposes. First, it was a memorial ride for one of their own, but it was also last minute lobbying for a bill that might help keep other riders safe.<\/p>\n
"Larry Bensky was killed on Butler Road last Tuesday at 4:30 in the afternoon," said bicyclist John Kelly. "It’s a sad occasion and we want to remember that but we also want to take the opportunity to promote safer riding."<\/p>\n
The legislation would make it illegal for cars to come any closer than three feet when passing a cyclist.<\/p>\n
For roads not wide enough to allow three feet between passing cars and bikes, the existing rule still applies: a car may pass only when it is safe to do so. Reporting Alex DeMetrick ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) \u2015 It was a coincidence no one wanted, but the death last week of a bicyclist in Baltimore County is giving new emphasis to legislation that would make more room for cyclists. Alex DeMetrick reports a police escort was brought in to make room for dozens [X 4] of … <\/p>\n
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