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Comment on State Senator Proposes New Bicycle Safety Legislation by OKC Bicyclist » Blog Archive » Bicycle Groups Respond to Sen. Rice Legislation Proposal

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:54:25 +0000

[...] this week’s announcement by State Senator Andrew Rice of new bicycle legislation comes this in depth story about the [...]

Comment on Cyclist Killed in Apparent Hit-and-Run Crash by OKC Bicyclist » Blog Archive » Reward Offered for Information Regarding Death of Alan Spencer

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:55:09 +0000

[...] reward is now being offered for information regarding the hit-and-run crash involving Alan Spencer earlier this year: A $6,000 reward has been offered for information in connection with the death of an Edmond man who [...]

Comment on State Senator Proposes New Bicycle Safety Legislation by Nathan

Nathan — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:46:28 +0000

Oh no, I didn’t think anything negative about your comment. Just working out the details on this new legislation. I’m now curious as too why municipalities are passing 3 foot rules when the state already mandates it, I guess however the law gets enforced is a good thing.

As to the two abreast thing, I think you are probably right. I’ve always ridden single file and only take the lane at busy intersections or on really steep hills with no good shoulder. However, what do you think this will mean for those 20-40 person groups you occasionally see out on the country roads? I can imagine a situation where if they are single file, they might be 50 yards long or more and then it’s a choice between a really unsafe passing situation and impeding traffic.

Thankfully, I like a solitary ride or with only a few friends, so it doesn’t really affect me much.

Glad you like the blog and I really do appreciate the comments.

Comment on State Senator Proposes New Bicycle Safety Legislation by Susan

Susan — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:21:58 +0000

Hi Nathan,

Your blog is a good resource in that it is a central place for local cyclists to get good, up-to-date information.

I would also be okay with limiting the two abreast to when it wouldn’t impede traffic. My husband and I ride single file when we ride together and can still talk to each other easily. There are times when we need to take the lane together and we do. We try to do what makes sense given the circumstances on the road – best rule from my perspective is to ride predictably (and of course obey laws regarding stops,etc.).

I appreciate your work in posting on news and events happening locally that affect cyclists- hope it didn’t seem otherwise.

Susan

Comment on State Senator Proposes New Bicycle Safety Legislation by Nathan

Nathan — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:08:46 +0000

Thanks for the note on the 3 foot rule.

However, I was pointing out that if the Colorado law was enacted as is, it would actually impose a restriction on cyclists as opposed to right now. Right now they can ride two abreast at any time, the Colorado law says they can ride two abreast when it won’t impede traffic. I’m really OK with that, but it might cause some problem with the “peloton” style riders by stretching them out further and making it even harder for them to pass.

Most of these rules already exist (as they did in Colorado). It’s really not changing much, but just trying to clarify what it all means.

Comment on State Senator Proposes New Bicycle Safety Legislation by Susan

Susan — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:36:33 +0000

I was glad to hear that Senator Rice plans to do this. I hope the legislation will be stronger than what Colorado adopted.

We already have the 3ft law (state and municipal) two cyclists can ride abreast now. I would like to see stiffer penalties for when a cyclist is injured or killed, plus education about current laws.

At least he is interested, that’s a good start.

Comment on Appeal for Justice by Susan

Susan — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:56:34 +0000

Good post. I hope something good can come from these three tragic deaths that will make bicycling in our area safer.

The only way to do that is to continue to write about it and keep public attention and that of the local cycling community on it.

I recently wrote a post about the same thing. If you are interested you can find it here: http://bit.ly/2rideinpeace

Keep up the good work!

Susan

Comment on Fatal Crash Near Stillwater by OKC Bicyclist » Blog Archive » Appeal for Justice

OKC Bicyclist » Blog Archive » Appeal for Justice — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:52:58 +0000

[...] letter from Brandon Neal letter appealing for justice in the recent Debra Miller crash near Stillwater appeared in this morning’s Oklahoman: I’m a cyclist who is alive today for a number of [...]

Comment on Fatal Crash Near Stillwater by Andrea Ratkovic

Andrea Ratkovic — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:25:06 +0000

This is very tragic. I think education is the key to solving this crisis. That and also getting rid of the sheer hate that exists between many motorists and cyclists.
I was hit myself last May. I was fortunate to have survived albeit not without injuries that will affect me for a lifetime.
The Oklahoma Dept. of Public Safety doesn’t even make mention of the 3 feet law anywhere on their website, nor do they include it in their license testing handbooks, so it’s no wonder that most people aren’t aware that such a law exists.
I sit on the Bicycle Advisory Committee in Norman, and we are asking the city to adopt the 3 feet law as an ordinance. Please encourage your cities to do the same.

Comment on 2010 Bison Bicycle Classic on September 25th by RadicalWacko

RadicalWacko — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:13:04 +0000

Unfortunately, I don’t have any contact with the organizers of this ride so I really can’t answer your questions. I’ll see if I can’t find some contact information for you. Sorry.