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BikeWalk Mississippi claimed a victory on February 8th when the Senate unanimously voted to pass SB3014, the John Paul Frerer Bicycle Safety Act.

The safety bill will provide additional measures to increase safety on the road for both bicyclists and pedestrians. Critical components of the legislation include the implementation of a 3 Feet rule and Anti-Harassment language to protect bicyclists. There are a few more hurdles before the bill becomes official but BikeWalk Mississippi remains active and confident stating “this is an incredible day for bicyclists around the state.”

BikeWalk Mississippi extends THANK YOUs to both Chairman King and President Hewes for their amazing efforts in the Senate, “their leadership navigated the bill as well as our advocates through the legislative process.” To find out more about BikeWalk Mississippi’s efforts and the current status of the John Paul Frerer Bicycle Safety Act, visit www.bikewalkmississippi.org

New laws created last year in New Hampshire requiring motorists to keep a 3-foot distance when passing a bicycle are now in effect. The Bike Walk Alliance of New Hampshire (BWA-NH) has created public service announcements promoting the new law which have aired on 28 New Hampshire radio stations. BWA-NH has also participated in several radio talk shows and are selling T-shirts with “3 Feet Please” printed across the front and back. BWA-NH is also promoting the 3-foot law with the DMV via driver education instructors and is working with the NH Police Academy to ensure all the new bicyclist/motorist interaction laws are covered in their training program.

For more information about BWA-NH’s 3-Foot advocacy efforts, click here…