Comments on: Three Feet to Pass — Why Such Resistance? http://www.vabike.org/three-feet-to-pass-resistance/ Advocacy, Safety, & Education Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:10:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Celebrate Bike Month 2010 http://www.vabike.org/three-feet-to-pass-resistance/comment-page-1/#comment-7620 Celebrate Bike Month 2010 Fri, 21 May 2010 12:47:51 +0000 http://www.vabike.org/?p=2801#comment-7620 [...] bikers at least 2 feet of clearance. Read about the effort to change the law from 2 feet to 3 feet here. Please be respectful of bicyclists. To learn more about bike laws in Virginia, visit the Virginia [...] [...] bikers at least 2 feet of clearance. Read about the effort to change the law from 2 feet to 3 feet here. Please be respectful of bicyclists. To learn more about bike laws in Virginia, visit the Virginia [...]

]]> By: Brian http://www.vabike.org/three-feet-to-pass-resistance/comment-page-1/#comment-7602 Brian Fri, 14 May 2010 14:22:28 +0000 http://www.vabike.org/?p=2801#comment-7602 Hello, I find it amazing how legislation points the finger at cyclists and their issues with being on the road, but as Bruce pointed out motor vehicles make more errors then cyclists. If a cyclist hits a motor vehicle, that person will still live. This is obviously not the same case when considering if a motor vehicle hits a cyclist. They stated how it impairs the motor vehicle from getting to their destination faster. Most of the time people are lazy and leave late which pushes them to speed and cause accidents. If people would manage their time better and not be in such a rush all the time, they wouldn't have to speed and possibly cause less accidents. When I hear ridiculous remarks like the ones Bruce pointed out from legislation it intices me to want to get more involved. Besides donating money in support of this cause for the continued support, are there other ways of being able to help support this cause for 2010/2011? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Brian Lilley Hello,

I find it amazing how legislation points the finger at cyclists and their issues with being on the road, but as Bruce pointed out motor vehicles make more errors then cyclists. If a cyclist hits a motor vehicle, that person will still live. This is obviously not the same case when considering if a motor vehicle hits a cyclist.

They stated how it impairs the motor vehicle from getting to their destination faster. Most of the time people are lazy and leave late which pushes them to speed and cause accidents. If people would manage their time better and not be in such a rush all the time, they wouldn’t have to speed and possibly cause less accidents.

When I hear ridiculous remarks like the ones Bruce pointed out from legislation it intices me to want to get more involved.

Besides donating money in support of this cause for the continued support, are there other ways of being able to help support this cause for 2010/2011?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Brian Lilley

]]> By: TheAthletesLawyer » Give me 3 feet, give me 3 feet mister… http://www.vabike.org/three-feet-to-pass-resistance/comment-page-1/#comment-7245 TheAthletesLawyer » Give me 3 feet, give me 3 feet mister… Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:09:57 +0000 http://www.vabike.org/?p=2801#comment-7245 [...] in the Commonwealth are at risk on the roads, the courts AND the legislature.  As stated in the Virginia Bike Organization’s web site, “If you think that running over a bicyclist or pedestrian is illegal in Virginia, think [...] [...] in the Commonwealth are at risk on the roads, the courts AND the legislature.  As stated in the Virginia Bike Organization’s web site, “If you think that running over a bicyclist or pedestrian is illegal in Virginia, think [...]

]]> By: Doug "Triathlon Trial Lawyer" Landau http://www.vabike.org/three-feet-to-pass-resistance/comment-page-1/#comment-7234 Doug "Triathlon Trial Lawyer" Landau Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:21:49 +0000 http://www.vabike.org/?p=2801#comment-7234 Dear Gang, You'd have thought the 3 foot legislation would have been a "no brainer." At our law shop in Herndon and in our other law blog (www.LandauInjuryLaw.com) we have noted bikers ticketed after being trampled ! I am particularly disappointed by Rust and wrote about this in tomorrow's post on my sports site. http://theathleteslawyer.com/cases/give-me-3-feet-give-me-3-feet-mister/ Thanks for keeping this cyclist in the loop, enjoy the VASA ride, doug Dear Gang,
You’d have thought the 3 foot legislation would have been a “no brainer.” At our law shop in Herndon and in our other law blog (www.LandauInjuryLaw.com) we have noted bikers ticketed after being trampled ! I am particularly disappointed by Rust and wrote about this in tomorrow’s post on my sports site.
http://theathleteslawyer.com/cases/give-me-3-feet-give-me-3-feet-mister/
Thanks for keeping this cyclist in the loop, enjoy the VASA ride, doug

]]> By: Joe Mizereck http://www.vabike.org/three-feet-to-pass-resistance/comment-page-1/#comment-7185 Joe Mizereck Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:25:26 +0000 http://www.vabike.org/?p=2801#comment-7185 Sounds good Bill. Thank you, Joe Mizereck joe@3feetplease.com Sounds good Bill.

Thank you,
Joe Mizereck
joe@3feetplease.com

]]> By: Bill Hart http://www.vabike.org/three-feet-to-pass-resistance/comment-page-1/#comment-7184 Bill Hart Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:20:27 +0000 http://www.vabike.org/?p=2801#comment-7184 Bruce Drees and I are both from Virginia Beach, and we are both on the Virginia Beach Bikeways and Trails Committee. We have a committee meeting on Monday, and I will let you what reaction we get about this. Bill Hart Bruce Drees and I are both from Virginia Beach, and we are both on the Virginia Beach Bikeways and Trails Committee. We have a committee meeting on Monday, and I will let you what reaction we get about this. Bill Hart

]]> By: Joe Mizereck http://www.vabike.org/three-feet-to-pass-resistance/comment-page-1/#comment-7181 Joe Mizereck Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:43:49 +0000 http://www.vabike.org/?p=2801#comment-7181 Hello everyone. Here's an update. I am a firm believer that where there is a will there is a way and so it is with Virginia Beach. I understand that Virginia follows the Dillon Rule, but Texas does as well and still Austin and San Antonio, in light of the fact that the Governor there vetoed the 3 foot bill, have both adopted vulnerable user ordinances that include a requirement for motorists to give cyclists and other vulnerable road users 3 feet clearance when passing from the rear. So, with that in mind I asked one of the attorneys in the City of Virginia Beach to think about how the city might follow Austin's example and score a victory for the city's vulnerable road users. The good news is she didn't brush me off, and the better news is she is seeing if and how it might be done. I share this with you now because if she indeed rolls up her sleeves and moves forward with some action she will need folks from the Virginia Beach area to give gher a hand. That may mean meeting with the City Council and presenting our/your case for the ordinance. So, please let me know if you are from that community and are willing to help make this happen. Email me or call me and let me know your wishes: joe@3feetplease.com or 1.800.761.0907 There's too much at stake to let this wait until another go at the assembly...if this works, then other cities in Virginia will follow and lives will be saved. Thank you, Joe Mizereck Hello everyone. Here’s an update. I am a firm believer that where there is a will there is a way and so it is with Virginia Beach. I understand that Virginia follows the Dillon Rule, but Texas does as well and still Austin and San Antonio, in light of the fact that the Governor there vetoed the 3 foot bill, have both adopted vulnerable user ordinances that include a requirement for motorists to give cyclists and other vulnerable road users 3 feet clearance when passing from the rear. So, with that in mind I asked one of the attorneys in the City of Virginia Beach to think about how the city might follow Austin’s example and score a victory for the city’s vulnerable road users.

The good news is she didn’t brush me off, and the better news is she is seeing if and how it might be done.

I share this with you now because if she indeed rolls up her sleeves and moves forward with some action she will need folks from the Virginia Beach area to give gher a hand. That may mean meeting with the City Council and presenting our/your case for the ordinance.

So, please let me know if you are from that community and are willing to help make this happen. Email me or call me and let me know your wishes: joe@3feetplease.com or 1.800.761.0907

There’s too much at stake to let this wait until another go at the assembly…if this works, then other cities in Virginia will follow and lives will be saved.

Thank you,
Joe Mizereck

]]> By: Bill Hart http://www.vabike.org/three-feet-to-pass-resistance/comment-page-1/#comment-7095 Bill Hart Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:03:08 +0000 http://www.vabike.org/?p=2801#comment-7095 I think we have a partisan issue here. The Republican Party clearly defeated the plan. Not a Democrat voted against the law. We need to talk to every Republican legislator in our districts and surrounding districts and educate them on the need to pass the three foot rule. If we do not do this, we will have the same problem next year, because in 2011, the Republicans will again have a 59 to 38 majority with 2 independents always voting Republican. I do not think that they are going to back down, unless suddenly money disappears from their coffers or they have fear about the election in November 2011. Bill Hart I think we have a partisan issue here. The Republican Party clearly defeated the plan. Not a Democrat voted against the law. We need to talk to every Republican legislator in our districts and surrounding districts and educate them on the need to pass the three foot rule. If we do not do this, we will have the same problem next year, because in 2011, the Republicans will again have a 59 to 38 majority with 2 independents always voting Republican. I do not think that they are going to back down, unless suddenly money disappears from their coffers or they have fear about the election in November 2011. Bill Hart

]]> By: Joe Mizereck http://www.vabike.org/three-feet-to-pass-resistance/comment-page-1/#comment-7093 Joe Mizereck Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:34:31 +0000 http://www.vabike.org/?p=2801#comment-7093 Now is the time to begin work on getting the law adopted next year. Toward that end, may I suggest a letter or call in the next few days to SB566 patron: Senator Patricia S. Ticer (D) - Senate District 30 301 King Street City Hall, Room 2007 Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3211 (703) 549-5770 She did what she could to get the 3 Foot Clearance bill passed. Let her know that you appreciate her work on behalf of Virginia cyclists and also let her know that you stand ready to help her get the job done next year. Joe Mizereck joe@3feetplease.com Now is the time to begin work on getting the law adopted next year. Toward that end, may I suggest a letter or call in the next few days to SB566 patron:

Senator Patricia S. Ticer (D) – Senate District 30
301 King Street
City Hall, Room 2007
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3211
(703) 549-5770

She did what she could to get the 3 Foot Clearance bill passed. Let her know that you appreciate her work on behalf of Virginia cyclists and also let her know that you stand ready to help her get the job done next year.

Joe Mizereck
joe@3feetplease.com

]]> By: admin http://www.vabike.org/three-feet-to-pass-resistance/comment-page-1/#comment-6976 admin Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:32:14 +0000 http://www.vabike.org/?p=2801#comment-6976 <strong>richard:</strong> cyclists are required to use turn signals, just as other drivers are. Hand signals are effective and legal. There's no need for special equipment. The key is to get in the habit of signaling. richard: cyclists are required to use turn signals, just as other drivers are. Hand signals are effective and legal. There’s no need for special equipment. The key is to get in the habit of signaling.

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