Posts Tagged ‘ Legislation ’

Late Post: Oklahoma City Approves Bicycle Ordinance Changes

August 21, 2011

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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Edmond Seeking Consulting Services for Bicycle Master Plan

By Nathan

July 15, 2011

Edmond has made several important bicycle changes lately including the simplification and clarification of bicycle regulations and the installation of new bicycle route signs. It now appears that they are making a concerted effort to put together a bicycle master plan for the entire city. They are currently seeking a consultant to provide “Engineering and Planning...
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Oklahoma Legislative Update

By Nathan

July 11, 2011

With the end of the legislative session, we now can report on the final disposition of the four major cycling bills that were being considered this year: SB443: Requires bicycle safety questions on the driver’s license exam. Passed and signed by the governor. HB2049: Designates Route 66 as the Historic Route 66 Bike Trail. Originally, the bill...
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MAPS 3 Timeline Approved including Bike Trail Schedule

By Nathan

July 11, 2011

With more than a little controversy, the Oklahoma City Council has approved a timeline for all the MAPS 3 projects. Included in this timeline for the 57 miles of new bicycle trails included in the MAPS projects: Trails • Fifty-seven miles of trails for walking, cycling and other outdoor activities are planned. The locations of...
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Oklahoma City Council Conducts Public Hearing on Bicycle Ordinance Changes

By Nathan

May 17, 2011

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

By Nathan

April 3, 2011

KFOR put together a nice story on the new Edmond cycling ordinances:
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Edmond City Council Passes 3-Foot Rule

By Nathan

March 31, 2011

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

By Nathan

March 21, 2011

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

By Nathan

March 21, 2011

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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HB 2049: Route 66 Historic Bike Trail Bill Passes House

By Nathan

March 17, 2011

HB 2049 which would designate Route 66 as an Historic Bike Trail has passed the Oklahoma House and now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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