Someone asked me about this the other day and I realized that in my earlier absence from the blog I had forgotten to post about it. The previously mentioned ordinance changes being considered by the Oklahoma City Council were passed on May 24th during the normal meeting. The highlights of the proposed changes are...
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Late Post: Oklahoma City Approves Bicycle Ordinance Changes
Oklahoma City Council Conducts Public Hearing on Bicycle Ordinance Changes
Sorry folks, but I’m back to playing catch up. Firstly, the Oklahoma City Council is holding the public hearing phase on the major changes to the city’s bicycle ordinances. The meeting is occurring today starting at 8:30 AM in the City Council Chamber on the 3rd floor of 200 N. Walker. As you can see from...
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KFOR Reports on the New Edmond Cycling Ordinances
KFOR put together a nice story on the new Edmond cycling ordinances:
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Edmond City Council Passes 3-Foot Rule
Following the cue of Oklahoma City and Norman, the Edmond City Council has passed an ordinance change that requires vehicles to pass cyclists with at least 3-feet of distance. Violation of the ordnance comes with a fine of not more than $500. The Ordinance also makes several other changes to cycling rules in Edmond:...
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OKC Traffic Commission Recommends Passage of Bicycle Ordinance Changes
At today’s commission meeting, the Oklahoma City Traffic and Transportation Commission unanimously recommended passage of the proposed cycling ordinance changes (see details here). The proposed changes will now move to the full City Council for consideration.
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OKC Traffic Commission Considers Broad Changes to City Cycling Ordinances
Today, at 1:30 PM, the Oklahoma City Traffic and Transportation Commission will consider a recommendation to make several large changes to the city’s cycling ordinances. In brief, the changes consist of the following: The proposal would allow cyclists to have full use of the lane on any road designated as a bicycle route. A bicycle...
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SB 1329 and Bicyclists — Updated
There are reports in the news that SB 1329, which went into effect today, allows bicyclists to cross intersections on a red light when the street is clear: Senate Bill 1329 allows motorcycle and bicycle riders to go through red lights at traffic lights that are engineered to detect motor vehicles. In Tulsa, two...
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Nichols Hills Require Bicycle Licenses
Walter J. posted this interesting little legal tidbit about the bicycle licensing requirements of Nichols Hills to the OBS mailing list: Sec. 22-221. Impoundment. Any bicycle found upon any of the streets, sidewalks, alleys, parks, or public ways, or upon private property not under the control of the owner of the bicycle, and not...
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Reminder of State Bicycling Laws
Not that they make much difference, given the woman who ran me off the road a week ago shouting something about me being on “her” roads, but I’m glad to see these articles reminding people about traffic laws in Oklahoma . . . With a few exceptions, Oklahoma law gives bicycles as much right...
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Possible Changes for Bicyclists and Stoplights
Generally, I’m not a big fan of changing laws specifically for bicyclists. I think the best way to improve the relations with bicyclists and motorists is for us to be viewed as normal vehicles on the road and not as special charity cases. However, given the number of poorly set sensor lights out there,...
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