{"id":220304387,"date":"2011-12-25T19:39:47","date_gmt":"2011-12-25T19:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/?p=220304387"},"modified":"2011-12-25T19:39:47","modified_gmt":"2011-12-25T19:39:47","slug":"bike-maryland-legislative-task-force-meeting-if-you-can-help-get-involved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/?p=220304387","title":{"rendered":"Bike Maryland Legislative Task Force meeting (if you can help get involved)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Please let me know if there is a specific issue you would like to work on below:<\/div>\n
 <\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
Legislative Priorities:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022 Distracted driving
\nlegislation to make a driver\u2019s use of a hand-held mobile phone a primary offense.
<\/span>\u2022 Strengthen passing legislation by requiring motorists to pass cyclists safely, including a combination of:
   a. Slowing Down: perhaps to within 15 mph of the speed of the cyclist
   b. Moving Left: to allow three feet to pass
   c. Crossing a Solid Line: when it is safe to do so (applies to any slow-moving vehicle)
   d. Waiting: until it is safe to pass and allow three feet of clearance
\u2022 Dedicated funding for bicycling\/complete streets\/drivers education – requiring a dedicated percentage of transportation funds to be used to enhance and increase the number of bicycling lanes and paths, improve signage relating to bicyclists\u2019 use of the roads and three feet to pass, and to implement plans for cycling infrastructure already included in
\nthe State\u2019s Master Plan. <\/span><\/div>\n
Other  items to support:<\/span><\/b>
\u2022 Driver competency through the life cycle \u2013 renewal testing.
\u2022 Requiring drivers to render aid to injured persons in an accident.
\u2022 Development of ICC bicycle infrastructure
\u2022 24 hour trail access for bicyclists for commuting purposes and more
\u2022 University Facility Plans \u2013 Bicycle Inclusion
\u2022 Transportation enhancement match 80\/20 vs. 50\/50 funding by state-  (research assistance is needed here)
\u2022 Allowance of bicycles on MARC trains

Tasks:<\/span><\/b><\/b>
\u2022
\nCall legislators and aids and offer assistance
\u2022 Develop relationships with legislators
\u2022 Establish partnerships
\u2022 Respond to constituent concerns
\u2022 Perform research (draft bill language)
\u2022 Seek co-sponsors
\u2022 Develop fact sheets (where does law already exist? gather data)
\u2022 Obtain community and business support (i.e. AAA-Mid Atlantic)
\u2022 Educate government leaders (i.e. MDOT)
\u2022 Hearing support \u2013 verbal and written testimony
\u2022 Track legislation \u2013 post via social media outlets \u2013 enhance outreach<\/span><\/div>\n
Thank you!
Carol<\/span><\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n
Carol Silldorff<\/i><\/b>
Executive Director
Bike Maryland
1209 North Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-960-6493<\/a>
\ndirect
www.bikemd.org<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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Please let me know if there is a specific issue you would like to work on below:   Legislative Priorities:\u2022 Distracted driving legislation to make a driver\u2019s use of a hand-held mobile phone a primary offense.\u2022 Strengthen passing legislation by requiring motorists to pass cyclists safely, including a combination of:   a. Slowing Down: perhaps to … <\/p>\n

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